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Overview
Strengths
- Disciplined
- Last line of defence
- Aerial presence (187 cm)
- Veteran leadership
Key traits
- Right-footed specialist
- Nigeria international
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Daniel Akpeyi profile
- Position
- Goalkeeper
- Nationality
-
Nigeria
- Date of birth
- 03 Aug 1986 (40 years)
- Height
- 187 cm
- Weight
- 94 kg
- Preferred foot
- Right
- Short name
- D. Akpeyi
Daniel Akpeyi recent team matches
| Fixture | League | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
Russia vs Nigeria
|
International Friendly | 06 Oct 2026 | 3 – 3 |
Guinea Bissau vs Nigeria
|
CAF Africa Cup of Nations | 29 Sep 2026 | 3 – 0 |
Nigeria vs Madagascar
|
CAF Africa Cup of Nations | 25 Sep 2026 | 2 – 1 |
Portugal vs Nigeria
|
International Friendly | 10 Jun 2026 | 2 – 1 |
Poland vs Nigeria
|
International Friendly | 03 Jun 2026 | 2 – 2 |
|
Nigeria vs Tanzania
|
CAF Africa Cup of Nations | 13 Nov 2026 | Upcoming |
Tanzania vs Nigeria
|
CAF Africa Cup of Nations | 15 Nov 2026 | Upcoming |
Madagascar vs Nigeria
|
CAF Africa Cup of Nations | 24 Mar 2027 | Upcoming |
|
Nigeria vs Guinea Bissau
|
CAF Africa Cup of Nations | 28 Mar 2027 | Upcoming |
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About Daniel Akpeyi
Daniel Akpeyi is a 40-year-old Nigeria professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper.
Born on 03 August 1986 in Nigeria, Daniel Akpeyi has been eligible for senior professional football since 2003. Daniel Akpeyi stands 187 cm tall and weighs 94 kg, and is right-footed.
As more Nigeria national team fixtures are played, Daniel Akpeyi's career stats, recent goals, and attribute radar will update automatically on this page.
Next up: Nigeria vs Tanzania in the CAF Africa Cup of Nations on Friday 13 November 2026 at 16:00 UTC. Most recent fixture: Russia 3-3 Nigeria in the International Friendly.
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Frequently asked questions about Daniel Akpeyi
What team does Daniel Akpeyi play for?
Daniel Akpeyi's current club is not on record in our data yet. Check back as we ingest new lineups from upcoming matches.
What position does Daniel Akpeyi play?
Daniel Akpeyi plays as a goalkeeper.
How old is Daniel Akpeyi?
Daniel Akpeyi was born on 03 August 1986, making them 40 years old.
What nationality is Daniel Akpeyi?
Daniel Akpeyi represents Nigeria.
How tall is Daniel Akpeyi?
Daniel Akpeyi stands 187 cm tall and weighs 94 kg.
Is Daniel Akpeyi left-footed or right-footed?
Daniel Akpeyi's preferred foot is right.
Does Daniel Akpeyi play for the national team?
Daniel Akpeyi is eligible for Nigeria. Their next match is Nigeria vs Tanzania on Friday 13 November 2026 UTC.
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