It's very surprising to media and football pundits that the Amakhosi let go of the shot-stopper widely regarded as one of the best pair of gloves in the PSL
Nigerian players recently has been hit the front burners of transfer newspapers. From their attackers (Victor Osimhen and Cyriel Desser), to midfielders (Wilfred Ndidi), defenders (Calvin Bassey, Udogie of Udinese) The Super Eagles squad is decorated with polished fine players in Africa.
These players are now been sorted out by clubs, one of such player that is still in the media wave is Taiwo Awoniyi transfer from Union Berlin to newly promoted English side Nottingham Forest.
But Nigeria attackers are not the only one on the front page, the goalkeepers are also on the news. Super Eagles top goalkeeper Maduka Okoye made his move to relegated Watford.
Daniel Akpeyi is once again in the news, but not with the Super Eagles this time but in club level, as he is in the transfer market in search of a new club.
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Kaizer Chiefs Stops Akpeyi Contract Renewal
Super Eagles goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi will not be without a club for much longer, as four South African top-flight football teams have joined the race for his signature.
Akpeyi became a free agent after Kaizer Chiefs decided not to hand the Nigerian international a new contract following the expiration of his contract.
Daniel Akpeyi's Club Records
The former Heartland FC goalkeeper signed with the Amakhosi in January 2019. He has made 69 appearances, conceding only 61 goals, and keeping 27 clean sheets.
Base on his stats, the 35, Super Eagles Star is still regarded as one of the best goalkeepers in the Premier Soccer League, and he reinforced that reputation with five clean sheets in 12 matches for Kaizer Chiefs last term.
He is also one of the most experienced goalies in South Africa, having featured in 149 PSL games and nine CAF Champions League matches during his career.
While it is a big shock that Kaizer Chiefs would release Akpeyi as a free agent, it is not surprising that several other clubs are hunting for the shot-stopper’s signature.
Reports by the Citizen, former league champions Orlando Pirates, Moroka Swallows, SuperSport United, and Sekhukhune have all shown interest in the Super Eagles goalkeeper.
It is believed and hopefully that Daniel Akpeyi will only join a team where he will be guaranteed regular games as he enters the twilight of his career.