S. OchiengHarambee Starlets forward Esse Akida extends stay at Greek champions PAOK
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Reading Time: 2min | Sun. 10.07.22. | 16:22
The foward will be playing her second season with the Greek top flight side following the contract extension
Kenyan international Esse Akida has been handed a one year contract extension deal by Greek champions PAOK Thessaloniki Women.
Akida gets the contract renewal after an impressive debut campaign that saw the Harambee Starlets player bag eighteen goals in the top flight Greek league, helping her side to successfully defend their league title as they went through the whole season unbeaten.
"PAOK, and the women's football department, PAOK Morris, announce the renewal of cooperation with the athlete, Esse Akida, for the 2022-2023 season.
Since my arrival in Greece, I have fallen in love with the people of Thessaloniki. The fans, the management, and the team have made the country my second home,
— Esse Akida (@akida_14) July 9, 2022
Inking a new deal with PAOK was all I wanted and I cant wait to see what the future holds.#Akida_14#Womenfootball pic.twitter.com/T2tYfq1VKx
The Kenyan striker, born in 1992 and with a height of 176cm, continues for the second year in the "black and white". after last year's successful season in which, in addition to the championship, he was also the first scorer of Lifers," the 17 time league champions posted on their website
Akida, who joined the Greek side back in July 2021 from Kenya Women Premier League side Thika Queens, expressed her delight at getting the chance to continue her stay at the team.
The regular season ended yesterday with a win and I couldn't thank God enough for how things went. Despite an injury midway through the campaign I still managed to score 18 goals, finished the season unbeaten, and won the title in my first attempt. pic.twitter.com/4g3x8nMFFI
— Esse Akida (@akida_14) May 29, 2022
"I am excited and happy about the fact that I continue to be a member of the PAOK Family. I want to thank the President, Mr. Athanasios Katsaris, the Management, and the coach, Lefteris Kanata, for their trust. I wish you the best in the new season, hoping we continue to live important moments, and even more beautiful ones. Let's go PAOKARA," she said.
The Kenyan has previously also played for Turkish giants Besiktas.
