Saturday, August 13, 2011

Lillestrom set to grab Akpabio


George Akpabio


Naijapremierleague.net can reveal that Norwagian side, Lillestrom, has offered another chance for Nigeria Premier League top scorer, George Akpabio, to showcase his skills.

Monday, August 1, 2011

Akpabio begins training at Viking


Akpabio training at Viking on Monday.

Nigeria Premier League top scorer, George Akpabio, had his first training session at Norwegian outfit, Viking Stavanger, on Monday.

Saturday, July 30, 2011

Akpabio heads for Viking Stavanger

By Ojeikere Aikhoje


Nigeria Premier League top scorer, George Akpabio, left Nigeria on
Friday night for Norway, where he will be guest of top flight team,
Viking Stavanger.

Monday, July 18, 2011

Akpabio tops NPL goals chart

Europe bound Plateau United forward, George Akpabio moved to the top
of the Nigeria Premier League goals chart on match day 33 after
scoring a brace against Warri Wolves.

Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Norwegian newspaper profiles Akpabio


Norwegian Newspaper: Rogalands Avis

By Ojeikere Aikhoje

Plateau United top scorer, George Akpabio, has come under the search-light of the Norwegian press after top side Viking Stavanger expressed interest in his services.

Akpabio's NPL Statistics

Akpabio’s 2010/2011 statistics:

First Round:

Week 4: vs Zamfara United (A) - 1 goal

Week 6: vs 3SC (A) - 1 goal

Week 15: vs Kwara United (A) - 1 goal

Week 16: vs Crown (H) - 1 goal


Second Round:

Week 20: vs Lobi Stars (H) - 1 goal

Week 22: vs Ocean Boys (H)- 1 goal

Week 23: vs Sunshine Stars (A) - 1 goal

Week 24: vs Zamfara United (H) - 2 goals

Week 28: vs Kano Pillars (H) - 1 goal

Week 31: vs Gombe United (H) - 2 goals

Source: ojeikeraikhoje/naijapremierleague.net

Viking target August trials for Akpabio, Loute

By Ojeikere Aikhoje

Norwegian side, Viking Stavanger, intend to have the duo of George Akpabio and Nigerian-born Benin international, Isaac Loute, in August for trials.

Friday, July 8, 2011

10 Attributes of the 'next big Nigerian football export': George Akpabio

By Ojeikere Aikhoje
www.naijapremierleague.net


Nigeria Premier League side, Plateau United got their top scorer, George Akpabio for nothing, but will reap the fruits of their labour for developing him into a top rated player.

Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Akpabio hits 12-goal mark

Europe bound Plateau United top scorer, George Akpabio hit a brace against Gombe United on Wednesday to increase his tally to 12 goals this term.

European clubs target Akpabio

Plateau United top scorer George Akpabio has become a target of several European teams.

Norway's Viking targets Apabio

Plateau United leading scorer George Akpabio is close to a move to Norwegian club Viking.

Friday, June 24, 2011

Akpabio pleased with double-digit numbers

By Ojeikere Aikhoje

georgeakpabio.blogspot.com


Plateau United top scorer, George Akpabio, is excited that he has reached double-digit numbers in the Nigeria Premier League goals chart.

Friday, June 10, 2011

George Akpabio In Focus

Plateau United leading scorer, George Akpabio, is one of the rising stars in the Nigeria Premier League.

In this report, the forward tells SuperSport.com’s Ojeikere Aikhoje how football earned him a scholarship at the famous St. Murumba College, Plateau United’s fight for survival and why Chelsea and Spain star; Fernando Torres remains his football hero.

Wednesday, June 8, 2011

Akpabio makes Team of The Week

By Ojeikere Aikhoje

Plateau United forward, George Akpabio, has been named in the Nigeria Premier League Team of The Week for match day 25.

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

NPL top scorers fire blank

Joint top scorers in the Nigeria Premier League, Ibrahim Ajani and Kabiru Sanusi fired blank after the conclusion of match day 24 matches across the country.

Akpabio inspires Plateau United

Plateau United top scorer, George Akpabio, scored a brace against Zamfara United on Wednesday to increase his tally to nine goals and boost his team’s revival in the Nigeria Premier League.

Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Akpabio ready for NPL Golden Boot competition

By Ojeikere Aikhoje
georgeakpabio.blogspot.com



Plateau United top scorer, George Akpabio, has expressed readiness to compete for the Golden Boot award in the Nigeria Premier League this term.

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Abuja to host Plateau-Sharks tie

By Ojeikere Aikhoje


The Nigeria Premier League (NPL) has revealed that Plateau United will play their rescheduled match against Sharks at the Old Parade Ground, Abuja.

Sunday, February 6, 2011

Akpabio pleased with form

By Ojeikere Aikhoje


Plateau United forward, George Akpabio, is delighted that he left Kwara United on a high after helping his team to a 1-1 draw on match day 15.

Plateau snatch away draw

A determined Plateau United side came from behind to snatch a precious point at Kwara United and ease pressure on gaffer, Ndubuisi Nduka.

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Akpabio’s football hero joins Chelsea






George Akpabio’s football hero, Fernando Torres, has joined South-West London side, Chelsea.

The move was obviously the biggest deal on the last day of the January transfer in Europe.

Football-talents.co.uk profiles Akpabio

Football-talents.co.uk, the famous website that profiles up-and-coming stars around the world has listed Plateau United star, George Akpabio amongst the best in the world.

Saturday, January 29, 2011

Akpabio’s football hero: Fernando Torres








Every football star has a model that inspires him.

George Akpabio told his personal site georgeakpabio.blogspot.com that Liverpool and Spain forward, Fernando Jose Torres Sanz is his football hero.

Friday, January 28, 2011

Akpabio confirms pre-season rating









By Ojeikere Aikhoje
georgeakpabio.blogspot.com


Akpabio is one of the few youngsters who have achieved stardom within a short time in the elite class.

Akpabio's classic in NNL: Plateau derby ends in stalemate

Sunday's Plateau derby between JUTH FC and Plateau United at the Rwang Pam Stadium, Jos, ended in a stalemate in the first half with United up by a goal.

Introducing George Akpabio















Plateau United lineup at Shooting Stars. Akpabio is squatting second from right.

By Ojeikere Aikhoje
georgeakpabio.blogspot.com


Plateau United star, George Akpabio is one of the best youngsters in the highly rated Nigeria Premier League.