National President of *Football Fans Club of Nigeria, FFCN*, *Ambassador Oluwakemi Ogunfuwa* has Congratulated Super Eagles and Kaizer Chief Shot Stopper, *Daniel Akpeyi* for grabbing Man of The Match award in Kaizer Chiefs’ hard fought 1-0 home win against Baroka FC in their ABSA Premiership clash at the FNB Stadium, Johannesburg.
Kemi who spoke through the National Media Officer of the group, Sunday Agunbiade, said she was stunned that the 33 year old goal Keeper who replaced injured Bafana Bafana of South Africa goalie, Itumeleng Khune on 26 minutes of play could announce his arrival in good form just two minutes between the sticks with a point blank save from Richard Mbulu’s diving header.
University of Lagos graduate commended the legendary saves made by the former Warri Wolves goal tender to put his team on the game.
She added that Akpeyi was forced into a couple of saves from point blank range and the South Africa based last man standing was not troubled managing the daring situation effortlessly.
ABSA record has it that the game against Baroka FC is Akpeyi fifth appearance for Ernest Middendorp’s men this season and Lebogang Manyama’s first half strike was what Kaizer Chief needed to muscle the three vital points in the encounter.
“I would like to commend the legendary efforts of the Super Eagles and Kaizer Chief goal Keeper, Daniel Akpeyi for winning the ABSA man of the match award. He is a great Ambassador of this nation in South Africa league and if he could just keep the form, I think he might be a great option for the national team coaches” Ogun born football administrator posited
