Nigerian shot-stopper continues good run in top African league
Super Eagles shot-stopper Daniel Akpeyi has continued his impressive run between the sticks as he kept another clean sheet for Kaizer Chiefs in their 2-0 win against Chippa United in an ABSA Premiership clash.
The encounter at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Wednesday, November 6, saw Akpeyi not ready to slow down after his recent penalty heroics for Kaizer Chiefs against Orlando Pirates last Saturday.
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The Nigeria international saved two penalties to send the Amakhosi into the #TKO semi-finals this past weekend ➡️ https://t.co/83aSvRtLMY#SoccerLaduma pic.twitter.com/VUVqjGYsu9
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The Nigerian international saved two spot-kicks to give the Amakhosia 4-2 penalty shootout victory during their 2019 Telkom Knockout Cup quarter-final.
Previously, the 33-year-old Akpeyi had kept clean sheets against Black Leaopards, Baroka FC, Golden Arrows and Mamelodi Sundowns in the South African topflight.
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Interestingly, Kaizer Chiefs win against Akpeyi’s former club extends Amakhosia lead at the top of the log to seven points after 25 points haul from 10 games.
Akpeyi has now made 16th appearances for PSL leaders since his switch from Chippa United last season.