Biography Intro: Hope Ini I. Akpan (born 14 August 1991) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Burton Albion.

NAME: Hope Ini I. Akpan

DATE OF BIRTH: 14 August 1991

PLACE OF BIRTH: Childwall, Liverpool, England

OCCUPATION: Professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Burton Albion.

CAREER AND PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES:

Born to Nigerian parents in England, in 2013 Akpan declared his intention to represent Nigeria at international level.

Akpan received his first call-up to the Nigerian national team in October 2014.  He made his debut later that month, on 15 October 2014, in an African Cup of Nations qualifying match.