Dakkada Football Club is a professional football club based in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. The club was founded in 2013 and has since become a prominent participant in the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL), which is the top tier of Nigerian football.
In this section, we will delve deeper into the history, achievements, and notable players of Dakkada Football Club.
History
Dakkada Football Club was founded in 2013 with the aim of promoting grassroots football development in Akwa Ibom State. The club gained promotion to the NPFL in the 2019/2020 season and made a significant impact in their debut season, finishing in the top half of the table.Achievements
Despite being a relatively new club, Dakkada FC has already achieved some notable successes in Nigerian football. The club finished fifth in their debut NPFL season in 2019/2020, making them one of the most successful debutants in the league’s history. Dakkada FC has also reached the final of the Nigerian Federation Cup twice, in 2020 and 2021, though they have yet to win the tournament.Notable Players
Over the years, Dakkada FC has produced some notable players who have gone on to play for the Nigerian national team and other top clubs in the country. Some of these players include:- Aniekan Ekpe: A midfielder who played for Dakkada FC in their debut NPFL season in 2019/2020. Ekpe was one of the team’s standout players and was subsequently signed by Enyimba International FC, one of the top NPFL clubs.
- Isaac George: A forward who played for Dakkada FC in their debut NPFL season in 2019/2020. George was the team’s top scorer and played a key role in their impressive season. He has since been signed by Akwa United FC, another top NPFL club.
- Femi Ajayi: A defender who joined Dakkada FC in 2021. Ajayi had previously played for several other top NPFL clubs, including Enyimba International FC and Kwara United FC.
- Osimaga Duke: A forward who joined Dakkada FC in 2021. Duke had previously played for other top NPFL clubs, including Enyimba International FC and Akwa United FC.