Kenyan international Esse Akida helped her PAOK Thesalonikki side maintain their 100 percent start to the season as she scored the equalizing goal that set the stage for the 1-2 comeback victory they recorded against Larissa in their league match staged on Sunday.Having been included in the starting eleven of the squad named for the clash, the former Thika Queens and Besiktas striker repaid the manager’s confidence as she restored parity in the game before the they sealed the smash and grab win.GOAL✔️3 Points✔️Happy New Week.#Akida_14 #ACPAOK #WomeninFootball pic.twitter.com/bRiNI4F2xI— Esse Akida (@akida_14) January 23, 2023 It was an encounter that could have gone against them though, especially after conceding early in the 22nd minute when Strymoniaris gave the hosts the lead against the run of play.Furthermore, all the team’s attempts at getting an equalizer ended up yielding no return as Larissa manage to resolutely weather the flurry of chances which frustrated the team.##NAJAVA_MECA_6962783##With only eight minutes left on the clock however, PAOK’s incessant pressure paid off when Akida unleashed a long range shot that evaded every Larissa personnel before finding the back of the net.With the game destined for a share of the spoils, Maria Mitkou produced a wonderful moment of brilliance as she scored a peach of a goal with a direct free kick to seal the hard-fought win that cemented their place at the top of the table.The result now means PAOK are eight points clear as they continue with their title defense.FKFPL Review: Potent Omala, Nzoia Sugar losing taste as frothing Tusker reclaim top spotBack in December 2022, Akida was feted at the 41st Greek Panhellenic Association of Paid Footballers and Women Footballers (PSAPP) awards hosted at the Athens Concert Hall in Greece.In the event held to award top players for the 2021/22 season, as well as those who stood out for their contribution and morals, on and off the pitch, the Kenyan international was awarded for her goal scoring prowess last season where she emerged as the top scorer after grabbing 18 goals in the 2021/2022 Greece Women’s Premier League.
