The new deal reflects the club's faith in the young defender, who has demonstrated he can operate across multiple positions — a quality de Condé described as a key asset for the coaching staff.
International breakthrough with Nigeria
Akpan's rapid rise continued last month when he earned his first senior cap for Nigeria, coming in a 2-1 friendly defeat to Portugal. He started the match before being replaced by Abdullahi Bewene in the 60th minute.
