Super Eagles Goal keeper, Daniel Akpeyi has made a shocking revelation against an undisclosed team mate in the National teams.
Daniel Akpeyi has faced serious Criticism by fans and football pundit widely because of the free-kick goal he conceded against Riyad Mahrez in the 2019 AFCON Semi Finals Encounter versus Algeria.
In a week filled with different dramas in the National teams, The Kazier Chiefs first choice Shot-stopper this season claims to have overheard one of his Super Eagles team mate requesting for him not to be invited into the National team in a phone conversation.
"What helps me is my mental strength. I really don't follow the news about what is going on, especially when it comes to soccer from Africa and this part of the world." Akpeyi told ESPN
"Thank God I grew up with a mentor who taught me how to be mentally strong. With all I have learnt from my mentor, I can't give up on myself. I am not going to prove a point to anybody, I only have to prove a point to myself that whatever I have been trained with actually works.
"When we got to the hotel [after the Argentina friendly], I overheard one of my teammates in the other room telling somebody on the phone 'I don't think he should be invited to the national team again; how can he concede that kind of goal’.
"My own teammate! He was just outside the room next to mine and talking. This is a professional footballer who plays in Europe. But I thank God because it is by His grace that I am here."
Daniel Akpeyi is currently the First Choice Shot-stopper for his team in the South African League this season after Veteran Goal keeper, Itumeleng Khune was sidelined at the start of the season due to injuries. Akpeyi has been so impressive for his club side this season.
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