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Esse Akida
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“I have been here for a week now and to be honest it is a brilliant experience for me. The facilities are brilliant and the training is so intense. The tempo in training and the seriousness these people treat their football is just amazing”
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Recorded in: Akida eyes Champions League with BesiktasCapital FM Kenya(February 20,2020)
“I love it here. The good thing is that we are on the same time zone with Kenya so I didn’t have a lot to adjust to. The food is always almost the same with things back home but now here, you have to watch everything you eat because the club is very strict on diet. There’s a club hotel so most of the time, you can have your lunch or dinner there”
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Recorded in: Akida eyes Champions League with BesiktasCapital FM Kenya(February 20,2020)
“We have two sessions a day; the first one in the morning is individual training so it is up to you to decide whether you need it or not then we have the main one in the evenings at 7pm”
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Recorded in: Akida eyes Champions League with BesiktasCapital FM Kenya(February 20,2020)
“But it is not all easy though because most of the players are Turkish and they speak their language so that is one of the things I have to learn. I also have to learn how to pronounce their names (laughs), but I am getting better”
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Recorded in: Akida eyes Champions League with BesiktasCapital FM Kenya(February 20,2020)
“Another thing that’s a challenge is the weather. It is winter here so I have to adjust, train with a lot of layered clothes, but I will get used to it eventually”
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Recorded in: Akida eyes Champions League with BesiktasCapital FM Kenya(February 20,2020)
“They watched some dance celebration I did in a past match and they have been telling me every day to repeat it. They are amazing people. They welcomed me to the club with open arms and they have made me feel at home and comfortable”
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Recorded in: Akida eyes Champions League with BesiktasCapital FM Kenya(February 20,2020)
“It was a really nervous time for me to be honest, but as always patience pays. I thank my management team because they worked so hard for me to get a good club. Now the challenge is on my end to work hard and perform well”
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Recorded in: Akida eyes Champions League with BesiktasCapital FM Kenya(February 20,2020)
“It would have not been practical for me to travel to Uganda and come back fresh for the exams so I didn’t have much of a choice. But despite my absence, I know that the team is capable and they will bring back good results”
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Recorded in: Exams lock Akida out of Uganda return legCapital FM Kenya(April 06,2018)
“I am incredibly excited to become a member of PAOK's women's team. I had heard about the team when I was playing in Turkey. My dream is to play in the Champions League and I believe I will make it happen here.”
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Recorded in: Kenyan star Esse Akida unveiled at Greek giants, FC PAOKPulse Sport Kenya(August 15,2021)
“I will make the dream of the Champions League come true with the Club. I know there are big names in the event but nothing is impossible. We can shock some teams”
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Recorded in: Kenyan star Esse Akida unveiled at Greek giants, FC PAOKPulse Sport Kenya(August 15,2021)
“I like the football culture that PAOK stands for, it is something we watch and read about often. I know that my adaptation will not be difficult because we all speak the language of football. My only goals are to help the team achieve its goals”
Esse Akida (born 1992) first seen 2021 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Kenyan star Esse Akida unveiled at Greek giants, FC PAOKPulse Sport Kenya(August 15,2021)
“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”
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Recorded in: Harambee Starlets forward Esse Akida extends stay at Greek champions PAOKMozzart Sport Africa(July 10,2022)
“Since my arrival in Greece, I have fallen in love with the people of Thessaloniki”
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Recorded in: Harambee Starlets forward Esse Akida extends stay at Greek champions PAOKMozzart Sport Africa(July 10,2022)
“The fans, the management, and the team have made the country my second home”
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Recorded in: Harambee Starlets forward Esse Akida extends stay at Greek champions PAOKMozzart Sport Africa(July 10,2022)
“Inking a new deal with PAOK was all I wanted.”
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Recorded in: Harambee Starlets forward Esse Akida extends stay at Greek champions PAOKMozzart Sport Africa(July 10,2022)
“I can't wait to see what the future holds.”
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Recorded in: Harambee Starlets forward Esse Akida extends stay at Greek champions PAOKMozzart Sport Africa(July 10,2022)
“I am excited and happy about the fact that I continue to be a member of the PAOK Family”
Esse Akida (born 1992) first seen 2022 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Harambee Starlets forward Esse Akida extends stay at Greek champions PAOKMozzart Sport Africa(July 10,2022)
“Of course I am very much open to playing for the national team if called upon. I am still an active player and it is just that I am yet to pick my next team but I am very much available. I haven’t even thought about retirement. I am still working on getting a new team and I have been doing my best to keep fit as I wait for the best opportunity”
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Recorded in: I am still available to play for the national team- Esse AkidaCapital FM Kenya(March 06,2025)
“Yes, I am going back soon. I have received several offers but I am still taking my time to pick the best solution for my future. If I was to pick anything that came my way, then I would be playing now. But I have goals, ambitions and dreams and my next team must align to these. It is just a matter of time and I will be able to make my next move”
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Recorded in: I am still available to play for the national team- Esse AkidaCapital FM Kenya(March 06,2025)
“Many of our athletes, both men and women, have gone through difficult experiences due to a lack of awareness and education”
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Recorded in: Ex-Harambee Starlets star Esse Akida urges women’s empowerment to fight GBV in sportsCitizen(April 29, 2025)
“Some of our biggest names in athletics have achieved international success, but return home to face gender-based violence. That’s why we’re here in Kwale—to educate and empower.”
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Recorded in: Ex-Harambee Starlets star Esse Akida urges women’s empowerment to fight GBV in sportsCitizen(April 29, 2025)
“It’s time for every stakeholder to step up, invest in sports, and support our youth”
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Recorded in: Ex-Harambee Starlets star Esse Akida urges women’s empowerment to fight GBV in sportsCitizen(April 29, 2025)
“This goes beyond the game—it’s about protecting lives and creating opportunities”
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Recorded in: Ex-Harambee Starlets star Esse Akida urges women’s empowerment to fight GBV in sportsCitizen(April 29, 2025)
“I always love to listen to feedback from the people and from last year the feedback I got was the we should separate the men’s tournament from the women’s tournament. I decided to go further and make it a full 11-a-side tournament and I am delighted that we could pull this off”
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Recorded in: Holders Blue Blue battle into Esse Akida Foundation tourney semisCapital FM Kenya(December 27,2024)
“When I was growing up here, there was nothing like tournaments especially for girls. I want to offer my community such a platform because I know how much it means to them”
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Recorded in: Holders Blue Blue battle into Esse Akida Foundation tourney semisCapital FM Kenya(December 27,2024)
“My dream has always been to play football until I can’t play anymore. After a tough period juggling between the health of my old man and my career, I feel I’m in a good mental space to continue again”
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Recorded in: Esse Akida returns to active football, joins KWPL side Kibera WomenCitizen(October 14, 2025)
“I’m really happy to join Kibera Soccer Women FC and to be back playing in the Kenyan Women’s Premier League. This is more special because I'm reuniting with Coach George Robert Okello, someone who has played a big role in my football journey”
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Recorded in: Esse Akida returns to active football, joins KWPL side Kibera WomenCitizen(October 14, 2025)
“This is another chance to show them that with hard work and belief, anything is possible”
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Recorded in: Esse Akida returns to active football, joins KWPL side Kibera WomenCitizen(October 14, 2025)
“After a tough period juggling between the health of my old man and my career, I feel I am in a good mental space to continue again”
Esse Akida (born 1992) first seen 2025 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Akida’s return ignites hope for Starlets and Kibera Soccer WomenThe Star( October 21,2025 )
“My dream has always been to play football until I cannot play no more”
Esse Akida (born 1992) first seen 2025 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Akida’s return ignites hope for Starlets and Kibera Soccer WomenThe Star( October 21,2025 )
“This is more special because I am reuniting with coach Okallo, someone who has played a big role in my football journey and truly understands my game”
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Recorded in: Akida’s return ignites hope for Starlets and Kibera Soccer WomenThe Star( October 21,2025 )
“I believe we can achieve great things together”
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Recorded in: Akida’s return ignites hope for Starlets and Kibera Soccer WomenThe Star( October 21,2025 )
“This is also a chance to inspire young girls who dream of playing football and making a career out of it”
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Recorded in: Akida’s return ignites hope for Starlets and Kibera Soccer WomenThe Star( October 21,2025 )