Akpan’s Parents Rue Son’s Absence from Decisive Afcon Tie

Nigeria- Ita Akpan, the father of Super Eagles and Reading of England midfield discovery, Hope, has expressed sadness over the fact that his son will not play in his native Akwa Ibom International Stadium in Uyo, when the team confronts Bafana Bafana of South Africa on Wednesday.

Ita, who travelled from London along with Hope’s mother to come and catch a glimpse of their son in action said he was however happy that his son heeded his advice to play for Nigeria instead of England.
“I know very soon, he will be back in the team after the healing process and he will make impact in the national team with the caliber of coaches that we have in the team”, he said at the lobby of the Le Meridien Hotel in Uyo on Monday morning.

Hope Akpan Will Not Play Against South Africa in Uyo Due to a Dislocated Shoulder.

Hope is now expected to travel out of the country earlier than expected with his parents for medics at his club in England to have a second look at the injured shoulder and help in his quick recovery. Source: NFF.