Godwin Akpo eyes World Cup with Benin after stellar season

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2026 FIFA World Cup News

Afghanistan Champions League,Attack Energy SC,Benin Republic Football

Godwin Efeneja Akpo, the first African to play in the Afghanistan Champions League, leads Attack Energy SC to a flawless season, scoring seven goals and assisting three. Akpo now sets his sights on representing Benin Republic in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

It was a season to remember for Benin Republic striker Godwin Efeneja Akpo after helping Attack Energy SC to a flawless campaign, winning all their games without conceding a goal. Playing seven games for the club out of a total of 11, Akpo scored seven goals and provided three assists, leading his team to the…It was a season to remember for Benin Republic striker Godwin Efeneja Akpo after helping Attack Energy SC to a flawless campaign, winning all their games without conceding a goal.

Reflecting on his achievements, Akpo stated, “My achievement so far is good in terms of my statistics. I helped my team win the league without any defeat or conceding a goal. I think that will be a record no team can beat again. It will be a record for a lifetime, and I am happy I was part of that wonderful team.”Akpo’s time in the Nigeria Premier Football League, where he played for Wikki Tourists and Gombe United, also holds fond memories.

“My dream team would be to play for Real Madrid or Arsenal. I say Real Madrid because it’s the team I love and support, and Arsenal because my dad was a die-hard fan. I know he always talked about how he would love to see me play at the club someday. Even though he is late, I would be happy to make his dreams come true.”

At every given opportunity, South Africa’s Coach, Hugo Broos, is quick to tell his listeners that his team is only interested in garnering the points that would aid them to qualify for the 2026 World and nothing more. Grange School, Ikeja, and St. Saviour’s School, Ikoyi, dominated the secondary and primary schools categories respectively at the yearly Dolphin Swimming League’s award ceremony held in Lagos.

 

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