Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi has officially stepped into coaching after being appointed goalkeeper coach at Future of Africa, a newly promoted side in the Gauteng Development League (GDL) Soccernet.ng reports.
The 39-year-old, who has been without a club since leaving Marumo Gallants at the end of last season, has now found a new way to stay in the game that defined much of his life.
Daniel Akpeyi had been a free agent since mid-2023 and previously told FARPost he was preparing for life after active football.
“I have my CAF D Coaching Licence in hand, and very soon I will upgrade as I am ready to take on the next challenge and transition into coaching,” he said in October.
That transition has now become a reality. His new role at Future of Africa is a natural evolution for one of Nigeria’s most dependable goalkeepers of the last decade.
Newly promoted GDL team Future of Africa has announced Daniel Akpeyi as their new Goalkeeper Coach. pic.twitter.com/b5xahq66hV
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Known for his calm presence, agility, and experience between the posts, Akpeyi’s addition is expected to bring structure, professionalism, and a mentoring touch to the young club’s development programme.
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Akpeyi: A Super Eagle with a storied career spanning two nations
A product of the Nigeria Professional Football League, Akpeyi has enjoyed a career defined by consistency and quiet excellence.
From his early days with Gabros International and Heartland FC in Nigeria to his long stint in South Africa, he earned a reputation as a reliable last line of defence.
His move to Chippa United in 2015 marked the start of an impressive run in the South African Premier Division, later turning out for Kaizer Chiefs and Moroka Swallows.
At Kaizer Chiefs, Akpeyi became a fan favourite during the 2019/20 campaign, recording nine clean sheets, his best in a single season, and earning the Absa Premiership Player of the Month award for September and October.
Internationally, Akpeyi represented Nigeria across multiple levels, featuring in squads for the 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship, the 2014 African Nations Championship, and the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, where he helped the Super Eagles secure bronze.
