Ex-Super Eagles striker eager to coach former side Club Brugge

Former Super Eagles striker Joseph Akpala has stated his desire to one day coach his former side, Club Brugge, if given the opportunity by the Belgian Giants.

Akpala made 167 appearances for Club Brugge in a four-year spell during his heyday, scoring 57 times for the club in all competitions, and has recently stated that he would love to coach the side if given the opportunity.

The former Super Eagles frontman, who currently serves as an assistant coach at another Belgian side, Kortrijk, stated his desire to one day coach Club Brugge in an interview with Krant van West-Vlaanderen.

When asked if it would be a dream to coach Club Brugge during the interview, Akpala said, “I wouldn’t call it a dream, but if I ever get the chance, I would certainly be happy with it.”

Akpala has already worked with Club Brugge after his playing days, as part of his coaching training, and would be glad to remain in Belgium if the opportunity arises.

He was quoted as saying, “We [His family] are completely settled here, and we want to stay here. Belgium is my second homeland. We are a small country, but everything is perfect here

Apart from starring for Club Brugge, Akplala also played nine times for the Super Eagles of Nigeria, scoring one goal, famously in a win over France in 2009.

He also played for Bendel Insurance in Nigeria, Charleroi and KV Oostende in Belgium, Werder Bremen in Germany, and Kardemir Karabükspor during his 13-year playing career.