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Kevin Akpoguma undergoes medical for Frosinone after leaving Hoffenheim

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 6:55 PM

Last updated Jul 28, 2026

Kevin Akpoguma undergoes medical for Frosinone after leaving Hoffenheim

Summary

Nigeria international defender Kevin Akpoguma is in Italy for a medical with Frosinone after becoming a free agent following his departure from TSG Hoffenheim. The versatile player, who can function as a central defender or full-back, is expected to sign with the newly-promoted Serie A team soon. Akpoguma, 31, had spent over a decade with Hoffenheim, starting in 2013, and is looking for regular playing time to boost his chances of returning to the Nigeria national team ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.

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•Akpoguma is undergoing a medical with Frosinone in Italy.
•He is a free agent after leaving TSG Hoffenheim on June 30.
•The defender has 179 Bundesliga appearances and is 31 years old.
•He aims for more playing time to secure a spot on Nigeria's national team.

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6:55 PMYahoo Sports — Nigeria international Akpoguma flies in for Frosinone medical as free agent

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Nigeria international defender Kevin Akpoguma will be in Italy on Wednesday for his medical, ready to sign for Frosinone as a free agent after leaving TSG Hoffenheim.Sky Sport Italia confirm the fligh...
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