Super Falcons defender Kevin Akpoguma has been praised for his starring role for TSG Hoffenheim in the thrilling five goal encounter against Bundesliga new boys Holsteein Kiel, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
Kraichgauer got their 2024/25 Bundesliga campaign on a winning start against newly promoted Kiel in front of a roaring home crowd at the PreZero Arena, extending their unbeaten league run at home to five matches.
Man of the match, Andrej Kramari? scored three goals in the opening Bundesliga game and thus steered TSG to victory.
The lanky defender and undoubtedly one of the best in his position in the German Bundesliga, Kevin made key interceptions as the visitors pushed for a goal in bid to salvage a point, drawing applause from the home fans on several occasions.
Up next for Kevin and TSG is an away trip to Eintracht Frankfurt next week and also the match against the other German representative in the UEFA Europa League on Saturday.
By Olaleye Oluwadamilola