Kevin Akpoguma has been in good form this season, the Defender showing glimpses of his imperial self yet again.
Akpoguma, 29, has been a regular for German Bundesliga side Hoffenheim this season, making 8 appearances in the league and his numbers are impressive.
The Nigeria international suffered a set back last season; his game time drastically limited due to a recurring injury.
It cost him with the club, but further cast him out of radar at National team level.
Super Eagles teammates Kevin Akpoguma and Samuel Chukwueze.
His last outing with the Super Eagles was in June of 2023, but has been frozen out of the team.
The versatile defender may be available yet again with performances this season matching his best seasons with the Sinsheim club.
Pellegrino Matarazzo, Head Coach of TSG 1899 Hoffenheim, interacts with Kevin Akpoguma. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)
On Saturday, the 29 year-old was named as a substitute against FC St. Pauli, a run of back to back games at top level the is season has forced several club managers to rotate their squads and potentially reduce the risk of injuries.
Last weekend, Nigerian CB Oluwasemilogo Ajayi hurt his hamstring and will now undergo surgery.
The 30 year-old is expected to be out of action for 16 weeks, and will surely miss Nigeria’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers the is month.
Ajayi is floored and later replaced with an injury during the Championship match between West Bromwich Albion FC and Cardiff City FC at The Hawthorns. (Photo by Adam Fradgley/West Bromwich Albion FC via Getty Images)
Ajayi’s absence could further stretch to the March 2025 international window, and open up the Super Eagles doors yet again for players like Akpoguma.
