Afeez Awakan born (22 June 1993) is a first-team

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of Dakkada FC. He is a utility player who can play as a defensive

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and winger.

Personal life

Awakan is a native of

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, Nigeria.

Club career

Awakan started his football career at FC Ebiede in 2011. He made a name for himself while playing for

Akwa United Akwa United Football Club is a Nigerian football club based in Uyo, Akwa Ibom. They play in the Nigeria Professional Football League, the first division of Nigerian football. The Godswill Akpabio International Stadium is the club's home stadium. ...

. On 15 November 2015, Awakan scored the only goal against Lobi Stars in the final matchday of the 2014–15 season, at the Nest of Champions to help Akwa United maintain their top-flight status. On 22 November 2015, Awakan won the Nigeria FA Cup with Akwa United. His goal alongside Namdo Edo's strike earned the Uyo club a 2–1 win over

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in the final at

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. Awakan was voted Most Valuable Player of the tournament. Awakan moved to

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from Akwa United alongside Fortune Omoniwari at the beginning of the 2016–17 season. He is currently at

Dakkada Dakkada Football Club (formerly Akwa Starlets Football Club) is a Nigerian football club. They currently play in the Nigerian Professional Football League after they gained promotion from the Nigeria National League on 22 July 2019. Dakkada FC is ...

for the 2020-21 NPFL seaso

Club honours

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:: Federation Cup 2015 with

Individual honours

*Most Valuable Player :: Federation Cup 2015

References

8. https://www.flashscore.com.ng/player/awakan-abdulafeez/GK3hkOfH/

External links

- "2015 Nigeria FA Cup Final" - Abdulazeez Awakan Match Highlights Adevou Kokou Youtube Channel
. {{DEFAULTSORT:Awakan, Abdulafeez Living people 1993 births Men's association football wingers Nigerian footballers Nigeria Professional Football League players Dakkada players