My Teammate Want Me Out Of National Team But…. - Akpeyi

My Teammate Want Me Out Of National Team But…. - Akpeyi

By Sampson Adedeji

Nigeria's Super Eagles and Kaizerchief goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi has stated that it is God's grace and his mental strength that still allow him remain with the National team.

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BSN Reports reports that, Akpeyi has suffered series of attack from Nigeria football fans in the past and even till date following unimpressive performance with the Super Eagles.

Akpeyi was recently criticised after the goal he conceded against Algeria in the semifinal of the 2019 African Cup of Nations through a free kick from Riyad Mahrez.

While speaking to ESPN, Akpeyi said he still with the National team because of God Grace and his own mental strength.

He further explained how he overheard his national teammate calling on phone and asking him to be drop.

After the Argentina friendly in 2018, when he picked up the ball outside his box, leading to a free-kick and a goal, Akpeyi says his teammate was on the phone predicting the end of the goalkeeper's international career

"When we got to the hotel, I overheard one of my teammates in the other room telling somebody on the phone 'I don't think he should be invited to the national team again; how can he concede that kind of goal.'

"My own team mate!

"He was just outside the room next to mine and talking. This is a professional footballer who plays in Europe.

"But I thank God, because it is by His Grace that I am here," he stated.