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Kaizer Chiefs' Akpeyi named Nigerian Goalkeeper of the Year

Kaizer Chiefs shot-stopper Daniel Akpeyi has been named Nigerian Goalkeeper of the Year.

The 33-year-old player won the accolade at the inaugural Ballers Awards ceremony which is a new initiative to recognise homegrown Nigerian talent.

Akpeyi beat Omonia Nicosia keeper Francis Uzoho and El Kanemi Warriors shot-stopper Adamu Abubakar to the award.

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The former Chippa United player was Nigeria's first-choice keeper at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations finals in Egypt.

The Super Eagles finished third in the tournament having eliminated Bafana Bafana in the quarter-finals.