Genk have said they are delighted to extend the contract of recently capped Super Eagles defender Christian Akpan.
Akpan, who made his Super Eagles debut last month against Portugal, has signed a new contract with the Belgian club until June 2030.
“We are pleased that Christian wants to commit his future to our club. Furthermore, due to his versatility, he is an extremely interesting profile for the technical staff. Players like him give coaches the ability to switch tactics during a match if necessary,” said Head of Football Dimitri de Condé.
Akpan joined Jong Genk in 2023 and has gradually grown into a regular starter there over the past seasons.
In 59 official matches, he has shown himself to be a player with tremendous drive. Strong in duels. Quick on the counter-attack. And with boundless commitment.
In addition to his footballing and physical qualities, Akpan is also a highly versatile player. At Jong Genk, he has already been deployed as a left-back, right-back, and defensive midfielder.
His development did not go unnoticed. Last season, Akpan joined the A-squad. His debut in the first team followed in the playoff match against AA Gent. There, he was immediately crowned Man of the Match by the supporters.
