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Nigerian footballer (born 2000) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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.
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Afeez Awakan at Godswill Akpabio Stadium on 16 May 2021 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Afeez Olawale Awakan | ||
| Date of birth | 22 June 2000 | ||
| Place of birth | Lagos, Nigeria | ||
| Position(s) | Defensive midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Dakkada FC | ||
| Number | 40 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2008 - 2009 | FC Ebedei | ||
| 2009 - 2010 | FC Abuja | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2010 - 2011 | Shooting Stars | 2 | (0) |
| 2011 - 2013 | Sunshine Stars | ? | (?) |
| 2013 - 2014 | Kwara United | ? | (?) |
| 2013 - 2014 | Crown | ? | (?) |
| 2014 - 2016 | Akwa United | 16 | (4) |
| 2016 - 2017 | Enugu Rangers | 4 | (0) |
| 2017 - 2018 | Swehly Club | 0 | (0) |
| 2018 - 2020 | ? | ? | (?) |
| 2021 - | Dakkada | 7 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12 June 2021 | |||
Awakan is a native of Ogun, Nigeria.
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
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