Oke Akpoveta quits Saudi Arabia for Finland

Striker Oke Akpoveta is the latest Nigeria star to quit Saudi Arabia and return to Europe.

Akpoveta, 29, has joined Finnish club Kokkolan Palloveikot.

The Finnish second division club announced that Akpoveta is ready for the club.

“The atmosphere is fantastic. I look forward to my time in KPV,” the striker said.

He has previously played in Sweden for Helsingborgs IF, Dalkurd FF, AFC Eskilstuna, IK Frej Täby and Norrby IF.

Akpoveta moved to Saudi Arabian club Al-Thuqbah FC in January.