By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Former Super Eagles forward Joseph Akpala has been appointed Player Development Coach by Belgian Pro League side Club Brugge, Prompt News reports.
Akpala will focus on individual development of Club Brugge’s first team players.
The 38-year-old previously worked as an assistant coach at another Belgian club KV Kortrijk.
He also took charge as interim head coach of KV Kortrijk managing the team for five games.
The former Bendel Insurance striker is returning to familiar territory having played for Club Brugge between 2008 and 2012.
He scored 56 goals and provided 19 assists in 168 appearances across all competitions for Brugge.
Super Eagles midfielder Raphael Onyedika is currently on the books of Club Brugge.
