Super Eagles and Akwa United striker Edidiong Ezekiel on Saturday 27 April 2024 bid emotional farewell to his late father Apostle Enobong Ezekiel Akpan at a funeral service conducted by Living Faith Church,
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Edidiong who is in the books of 2021 Nigeria league champions Akwa United, had previously played for Dakkada FC and Remo Stars as well as representing Nigeria at the U-17, U-20, U-23 and at the senior National home based team level.
The star striker who was in the starting line-up for Nigeria in an International friendly against Coata Rica described his late father as a devoted christian, an accomplished businessman and a committed and dedicated community leader.
According to the biography which was read by the Super Eagles striker, late Apostle Enobong Ezekiel Akpan passed on at the age of 61 after a brief illness and he is survived by a wife, children, grand-children and many relatives who were present at the funeral to bid him farewell.
In his sermon, Pastor Ime David of Living Faith Church encouraged the family to remain strong in the Lord and be console in the fact that the deceased was a God fearing christian who allowed God to pass through him to bless his family, the church and the society.
Late Apostle Enobong Ezekiel Akpan was laid to rest at his residence at Obot Idim, Ibesikpo Asutan Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State.
The funeral service was attended by many dignitaries, friends and well wishes including the Chairman of Akwa United Football Club Elder Paul Bassey, the Management, coaches, staff and players of the club.
