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Strengths
- Disciplined
- Attacking threat
- Veteran leadership
Key traits
- Right-footed specialist
- Nigeria international
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Joseph Akpala profile
- Position
- Forward
- Nationality
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Nigeria
- Date of birth
- 24 Aug 1986 (39 years)
- Height
- 184 cm
- Weight
- 81 kg
- Preferred foot
- Right
- Short name
- J. Akpala
Joseph Akpala recent team matches
| Fixture | League | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
Jordan vs Nigeria
|
International Friendly | 31 Mar 2026 | 2 – 2 |
Iran vs Nigeria
|
International Friendly | 27 Mar 2026 | 1 – 2 |
Egypt vs Nigeria
|
CAF Africa Cup of Nations | 17 Jan 2026 | 0 – 0 |
Nigeria vs Morocco
|
CAF Africa Cup of Nations | 14 Jan 2026 | 0 – 0 |
Algeria vs Nigeria
|
CAF Africa Cup of Nations | 10 Jan 2026 | 0 – 2 |
Poland vs Nigeria
|
International Friendly | 03 Jun 2026 | Upcoming |
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About Joseph Akpala
Joseph Akpala is a 39-year-old Nigeria professional footballer who plays as a forward.
Born on 24 August 1986 in Nigeria, Joseph Akpala has been eligible for senior professional football since 2003. Joseph Akpala stands 184 cm tall and weighs 81 kg, and is right-footed.
As more Nigeria national team fixtures are played, Joseph Akpala's career stats, recent goals, and attribute radar will update automatically on this page.
Next up: Poland vs Nigeria in the International Friendly on Wednesday 03 June 2026 at 18:45 UTC. Most recent fixture: Jordan 2-2 Nigeria in the International Friendly.
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Frequently asked questions about Joseph Akpala
What team does Joseph Akpala play for?
Joseph Akpala's current club is not on record in our data yet. Check back as we ingest new lineups from upcoming matches.
What position does Joseph Akpala play?
Joseph Akpala plays as a forward.
How old is Joseph Akpala?
Joseph Akpala was born on 24 August 1986, making them 39 years old.
What nationality is Joseph Akpala?
Joseph Akpala represents Nigeria.
How tall is Joseph Akpala?
Joseph Akpala stands 184 cm tall and weighs 81 kg.
Is Joseph Akpala left-footed or right-footed?
Joseph Akpala's preferred foot is right.
Does Joseph Akpala play for the national team?
Joseph Akpala is eligible for Nigeria. Their next match is Poland vs Nigeria on Wednesday 03 June 2026 UTC.
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