Akpede ended his goal drought by scoring in the 25th minute against Cape Town City, as Akwa United secured their second straight win in the CAF Champions League.
The match was played at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban, and Akpede was the one who made the difference for his team.
He scored from close range after being set up by his teammate, and it proved to be enough to secure a 1-0 victory for Akwa United.
It was a well-deserved win for Akwa United, who had been struggling to find the back of the net in the league.
But they were able to turn things around in the CAF Champions League, thanks to Akpede's goal.
It was also a positive performance for Akwa United, as they managed to keep a clean sheet for the first time this season.
The win will give them some much-needed confidence going into their next game, which is against Cape Town City again.
Overall, Akpede's goal was a big boost for Akwa United, and it shows that they have what it takes to compete in the CAF Champions League.
With their next game coming up soon, they will need to continue performing well if they want to make a real impact in the competition.