The 26-year-old Akpala was picked ahead of Turkey-based striker Michael Eneramo.
The powerful, direct-playing former Club Brugge of Belgium striker last featured for Nigeria in 2010 after he made his long-awaited international debut in September 2008 against South Africa.
He has scored twice for the Eagles including the winner against France in a friendly in June 2009.
Incidentally, Akpala has just returned to training with his German Bundesliga side after a long-term knee injury.
Nigeria face Kenya and Namibia in 2014 World Cup qualifiers in June as well as also feature in the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup in Brazil.
Nigerian Observer
Akpala Replaces Injured Emenike
WERDER Bremen striker Joseph Akpala has been picked by Nigeria as a replacement for injured Emmanuel Emenike ahead of a busy month of June.
The 26-year-old Akpala was picked ahead of Turkey-based striker Mi...chael Eneramo.
The powerful, direct-playing former Club Brugge of Belgium striker last featured for Nigeria in 2010 after he made his long-awaited international debut in September 2008 against South Africa.
He has scored twice for the Eagles including the winner against France in a friendly in June 2009.
Incidentally, Akpala has just returned to training with his German Bundesliga side after a long-term knee injury.
Nigeria face Kenya and Namibia in 2014 World Cup qualifiers in June as well as also feature in the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup in Brazil.
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WERDER Bremen striker Joseph Akpala has been picked by Nigeria as a replacement for injured Emmanuel Emenike ahead of a busy month of June.
The 26-year-old Akpala was picked ahead of Turkey-based striker Mi...chael Eneramo.
The powerful, direct-playing former Club Brugge of Belgium striker last featured for Nigeria in 2010 after he made his long-awaited international debut in September 2008 against South Africa.
He has scored twice for the Eagles including the winner against France in a friendly in June 2009.
Incidentally, Akpala has just returned to training with his German Bundesliga side after a long-term knee injury.
Nigeria face Kenya and Namibia in 2014 World Cup qualifiers in June as well as also feature in the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup in Brazil.
Nigerian ObserverSee More
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