Afeez Awakan born (22 June 1993) is a first-team
player
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of
Dakkada FC.
He is a utility player who can play as a defensive
midfielder
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and
winger.
Personal life
Awakan is a native of
Ogun
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, 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.
On 22 November 2015, Awakan won the
Nigeria FA Cup
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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.
Awakan was voted Most Valuable Player of the tournament.
Awakan moved to
Enugu Rangers
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from Akwa United alongside
Fortune Omoniwari
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at the beginning of the 2016–17 season.
He is currently at
Dakkada for the 2020-21 NPFL seaso
Club honours
*
Nigerian FA Cup
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::
Federation Cup 2015 with
Akwa United
Individual honours
*Most Valuable Player
::
Federation Cup 2015
References
8. https://www.flashscore.com.ng/player/awakan-abdulafeez/GK3hkOfH/
External links
- "2015 Nigeria FA Cup Final" - Abdulazeez Awakan Match Highlights Adevou Kokou Youtube Channel
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Living people
1993 births
Men's association football wingers
Nigerian footballers
Nigeria Professional Football League players
Dakkada players