16 Facts About Daniel Akpeyi

Daniel Akpeyi was born on 3 August 1986 and is a Nigerian professional footballer who currently plays as a goalkeeper for South African club Marumo Gallants.

Daniel Akpeyi joined Heartland FC for their 2010 CAF Champions League campaign, and was again first-choice.

Daniel Akpeyi was named Absa Premiership Player of the Month for September and October in 2019.

Daniel Akpeyi married his long time girl friend Emmanuella Ebert-Kalu in December 2016.

In July 2018, they welcomed their first child, Prince Jason Daniel Akpeyi, who was born in Port Elizabeth.

Daniel Akpeyi is credited for founding the Daniel Akpeyi Children Empowerment Foundation the non profitable organization was founded in 2020.

Daniel Akpeyi was a member of the Nigeria national under-20 football team at 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship in Netherlands and was in the 22-man squad before the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics, but did not see action in either tournament.

Daniel Akpeyi was called up to the 23-man squad for the 2014 African Nations Championship as a backup to Chigozie Agbim.

On 6 May 2014, Daniel Akpeyi was named in the 30-man provisional squad ahead of 2014 FIFA World Cup.

Daniel Akpeyi made his first full cap in 2015, called in for the friendly vs South Africa as a replacement for an injured Vincent Enyeama.

Daniel Akpeyi saved a penalty and was lauded for his strong keeping in his Man of the Match performance.

Daniel Akpeyi was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.

Daniel Akpeyi was included in the team's final 23-man list to 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.

Daniel Akpeyi kept clean sheets in the team's first two matches.

Daniel Akpeyi returned to the starting line up in the round of 16 match against the indomitable lions of Cameroon where he conceded 2 goals in his teams 3 - 2 victory.

Daniel Akpeyi was in goal in the team's Q Final victory over South Africa and their 2 - 1 S final lost to Algeria.