Murphy Akanji

Murphy Akanji (born 1 December 1977) is a Nigerian former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He most notably played for Sliema Wanderers in the Maltese Football League between 2001 and 2008, and represented the Nigeria national team at the Africa Cup of Nations in 2000 and 2002.

Murphy Akanji
Personal information
Date of birth (1977-12-01) 1 December 1977
Place of birth Lagos, Nigeria
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1995 Niger Tornadoes ? (0)
1996 Sharks ? (0)
1997 Udoji United 21 (0)
1998–2001 Julius Berger 27 (0)
2001–2008 Sliema Wanderers 171 (0)
International career
1999–2002 Nigeria 2 (0)
Medal record
Representing  Nigeria
Africa Cup of Nations
Runner-up2000
Third place2002
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Club career

Akanji joined Sliema Wanderers from Julius Berger in August 2001, and aspired to make an impression and rapidly travel to a better club in a more significant European league. He was one of the best goalkeepers in the Maltese Premier League throughout his time with the club, although he often mixed flashes of brilliance with beginners' mistakes, making consistency his main flaw.[1] In both 2005–06 and 2006–07 seasons, Akanji won the Goalkeeper of the Year award.[2][3]

International career

Akanji was an international goalkeeper and has represented Nigeria at the African Nations Cup.

Honours

Julius Berger

Sliema Wanderers

Nigeria

Individual

References
  1. Azzopardi, Kevin (22 May 2003). "Akanji eyeing great finish". Times of Malta. Archived from the original on 27 February 2023. Retrieved 27 February 2023.
  2. "Four Birkirkara Players and coach win top football awards". The Malta Independent. 8 June 2006. Archived from the original on 27 February 2023. Retrieved 27 February 2023.
  3. "Bogdanovic secures double". Times of Malta. 10 June 2007. Archived from the original on 27 February 2023. Retrieved 27 February 2023.
  4. "Malta 2003/04". RSSSF. Archived from the original on 7 December 2022. Retrieved 27 February 2023.
  5. "Malta 2004/05". RSSSF. Archived from the original on 27 November 2022. Retrieved 27 February 2023.
  6. "FA Trophy". MaltaFootball.com. Archived from the original on 26 November 2009.
  7. "African Nations Cup 2000". RSSSF. Archived from the original on 3 December 2022. Retrieved 27 February 2023.
  8. "African Nations Cup 2002". RSSSF. Archived from the original on 30 November 2022. Retrieved 27 February 2023.
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