George Akpabio Explained

George Akpabio (born 16 November 1992) is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Unionville Milliken SC in the League1 Ontario Championship.

Club career

Plateau United

Akpabio made his professional debut for Plateau United during the 2011–2012 season, in which he became the club's all-time leading goal scorer, with 18 goals. He had attracted interest from the Norwegian club Viking FK, however he failed to transfer, since Plateau United were battling relegation, and they refused to let him go.^[1] In January 2012 Akpabio transferred to the South African club.

Ajax Cape Town

Acquired from Plateau United during the Winter transfer window of the 2011–12 season, Akpabio made his debut for Ajax Cape Town on 2 February 2012 against ZESCO, in an International friendly match with the club from Zambia, winning (3–1). He was acquired by Ajax Cape Town in January 2012 as a transfer from Nigerian club Plateau United making 10 league appearances during the second half of the season scoring once.

Vasco da Gama (loan)

For the 2012/13 season, Akpabio was loaned to Vasco da Gama, another club from Cape Town playing in the National First Division, making 17 league appearances, scoring 14 times, returning to Ajax Cape Town after serving his loan spell.^[2]

Chippa United (loan)

For the 2013/14 season, Akpabio was loaned to Chippa United, another club from Cape Town playing in the National First Division once again, helping his side to a successful promotion to the top flight during his loan spell.

Chippa United

On 5 June 2014 it was revealed that Chippa United had exercised their right to sign the striker, with Akpabio signing a 2,5 year contract with the club.^[3]

Yeni Malatyaspor

On 16 July 2015 it was announced that Akpabio had joined Yeni Malatyaspor, playing in the TFF First League, the 2nd tier of professional football in Turkey.^[4]

Hapoel Katamon Jerusalem

On 22 January 2017 it was announced that Akpabio signed with Hapoel Katamon Jerusalem to play as striker in Liga Leumit, 2nd professional football league in Israel.^[5]

Career statistics

Club

^{[6] [7] [8]}

Club performance			League		Cup		Continental		Other		Total
Season	Club	League	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Nigeria			League		Challenge Cup		Africa1		Other2		Total
2010–11	Plateau United	Nigeria Premier League	30	18	-	-	-	-	-	-	30	18
South Africa			League		Nedbank Cup		Africa1		Other2		Total
2011–12	Ajax Cape Town	Premier Soccer League	10	1	-	-	-	-	-	-	10	1
2012–13	Vasco da Gama (loan)	National First Division	17	14	-	-	-	-	-	-	17	14
2013–14	Chippa United (loan)		21	13	-	-	-	-	-	-	21	13
2014–15	Chippa United	Premier Soccer League	4	0	-	-	-	-	-	-	4	0
Israel			League		State Cup		Europe		Other2		Total
2017-	Hapoel Katamon Jerusalem	Liga Leumit	17	4	-	-	-	-	-	-	17	4
Total	Nigeria		30	18	-	-	-	-	-	-	30	18
	South Africa		52	28	-	-	-	-	-	-	52	28
	Israel		17	4	-	-	-	-	-	-	17	4
	Career total		99	50	-	-	-	-	-	-	99	50

Statistics accurate as of last match played on 22 October 2014.^[9]

¹ Includes CAF Champions League, CAF Confederation Cup and CAF Super Cup matches.

² Includes Telkom Knockout and MTN 8 matches.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Viking target August trials for Akpabio Loute. Super Sport. 20 August 2012.
2. Web site: Trio return from loan to Ajax squad. Super Sport. 8 July 2013.
3. Web site: George Akpabio Has Signed A Two-Year Deal With Chippa United. Soccer Laduma. 27 October 2014.
4. Web site: George Akpabio Joins Yeni Malatyaspor. Soccer Laduma. 20 November 2015.
5. Web site: ג׳ורג׳ אקפביו חתם בקבוצה - הפועל קטמון ירושלים - קבוצת אוהדים. www.katamon.co.il. 2017-04-26.
6. Web site: George Akpabio – MTN Football profile . MTN Football.
7. Web site: George Akpabio profile . Soccerway . 28 June 2013.
8. Web site: George Akpabio Player Profile . The Israel Football Association. 17 June 2017.
9. Web site: Ajax Cape Town – Golden Arrows . Soccerway.