Afeez Awakan Explained

Afeez Awakan
Fullname:Afeez Olawale Awakan
Birth Date:22 June 2000
Birth Place:Lagos, Nigeria
Position:Defensive midfielder
Currentclub:Dakkada FC
Clubnumber:40
Youthyears1:2008 - 2009
Youthclubs1:FC Ebedei
Youthyears2:2009 - 2010
Youthclubs2:FC Abuja
Years1:2010 - 2011
Clubs1:Shooting Stars
Caps1:2
Goals1:0
Years2:2011 - 2013
Clubs2:Sunshine Stars
Caps2:?
Goals2:?
Years3:2013 - 2014
Clubs3:Kwara United
Caps3:?
Goals3:?
Years4:2013 - 2014
Clubs4:Crown
Caps4:?
Goals4:?
Years5:2014 - 2016
Clubs5:Akwa United
Caps5:16
Goals5:4
Years6:2016 - 2017
Clubs6:Enugu Rangers
Caps6:4
Goals6:0
Years7:2017 - 2018
Clubs7:Swehly Club
Caps7:0
Goals7:0
Years8:2018 - 2020
Clubs8:?
Caps8:?
Goals8:?
Years9:2021 -
Clubs9:Dakkada
Caps9:7
Goals9:0
Pcupdate:12 June 2021

Afeez Awakan born (22 June 2000) is a first-team player of Dakkada FC. He is a utility player who can play as a defensive midfielder and winger.

Personal life

Awakan is a native of Ogun, Nigeria.

Club career

Awakan started his football career at FC Ebiede in 2011. He made a name for himself while playing for Akwa United. On 15 November 2015, Awakan scored the only goal against Lobi Stars in the final matchday of the 2014–15 season, at the Nest of Champions to help Akwa United maintain their top-flight status.[1] [2]

On 22 November 2015, Awakan won the Nigeria FA Cup with Akwa United. His goal alongside Namdo Edo's strike earned the Uyo club a 2–1 win over Lobi Stars in the final at Teslim Balogun Stadium.[3]

Awakan was voted Most Valuable Player of the tournament.[4] [5]

Awakan moved to Enugu Rangers from Akwa United alongside Fortune Omoniwari at the beginning of the 2016–17 season.[6] [7]

He is currently at Dakkada for the 2020-21 NPFL season https://www.flashscore.com.ng/player/awakan-abdulafeez/GK3hkOfH/

Club honours

Federation Cup 2015 with Akwa United

Individual honours

Federation Cup 2015

References

8.[8] https://www.flashscore.com.ng/player/awakan-abdulafeez/GK3hkOfH/[9]

https://thenationonlineng.net/3sc-sack-six-players

External links

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sharks relegated from NPFL. Supersport. 18 May 2021.
  2. Web site: Enyimba End Sunshine Continental Dream. 15 November 2015 . Daily Trust. 18 May 2021.
  3. Web site: Akwa United wins first Nigerian title. Supersport. 18 May 2021.
  4. Web site: Federation Cup MVP excites Akwa United's Abdulafeez Awakan. 23 November 2015 . Nigerian Bulletin. 18 May 2021.
  5. Web site: Fed Cup: Akwa United's Awakan, Ubong Win MVP, Golden Boot Awards. Complete Sports. 19 May 2021.
  6. Web site: Rangers In Advanced Talks With Nigeria U23 Defender. Allnigeria Soccer. 18 May 2021.
  7. Web site: Rangers Sign Six New Players. 16 January 2017 . The Tide News Online. 18 May 2021.
  8. Web site: FlashScore.com: EURO 2021, Live Football Scores, Livescore. 2021-06-20. www.flashscore.com. en.
  9. Web site: Abdulafeez Awakan (Dakkada FC) - Player Profile - FlashScore.com.ng. 2021-06-10. www.flashscore.com.ng. en-NG.