George Akpabio

George Akpabio (born 16 November 1992 in Jos, Nigeria) is a Nigerian professional footballer who currently plays as a striker for Bnei Sakhnin in the Israeli first division, Ligat Ha’al.[1]

George Akpabio
Personal information
Full name George Akpabio
Date of birth (1992-11-16) 16 November 1992
Place of birth Jos, Nigeria
Height 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Playing position(s) Striker
Club information
Current team
 Bnei Sakhnin
Youth career
Plateau United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2011–2012 Plateau United 30 (18)
2012–2015 Ajax Cape Town 13 (5)
2012–2013 → Vasco da Gama (loan) 17 (14)
2013–2014 → Chippa United (loan) 21 (13)
2014–2015 Chippa United 23 (13)
2015 Yeni Malatyaspor 20 (6)
2017–2018 Hapoel Katamon Jerusalem 17 (4)
2018– Bnei Sakhnin
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 17 June 2017

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.[2] 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.[3]

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.[4]

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.[5]

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.[6]

Career statistics

Club
As of 17 June 2017[7][8][9]
Club performance League Cup Continental Other Total
SeasonClubLeague AppsGoals AppsGoals AppsGoals AppsGoals AppsGoals
Nigeria League Challenge Cup Africa1 Other2 Total
2010–11Plateau UnitedNigeria Premier League3018------3018
South Africa League Nedbank Cup Africa1 Other2 Total
2011–12Ajax Cape TownPremier Soccer League101------101
2012–13Vasco da Gama (loan)National First Division1714------1714
2013–14Chippa United (loan)2113------2113
2014–15Chippa UnitedPremier Soccer League40------40
Israel League State Cup Europe Other2 Total
2017- Hapoel Katamon Jerusalem Liga Leumit 17 4 - - - - - - 17 4
Total Nigeria 3018------3018
South Africa 5228------5228
Israel 17 4 - - - - - - 17 4
Career total 9950------9950
Statistics accurate as of last match played on 22 October 2014.[10]

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

2 Includes Telkom Knockout and MTN 8 matches.

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