RICHMOND, Va.— For the first time this season,
Vivian Akyirem of the Northeastern women's soccer team was named the CAA Offensive Player of the Week on Monday afternoon.
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Akyirem posted two goals and an assist as the Huskies opened CAA play with a win over UNCW and a tie against Drexel. Akyirem posted a goal and an assist for a three-point outing against the Seahawks, with her first assist of the season coming on
Lauren Ahles' game-winner.
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The Kumasi, Ghana native followed up her UNCW performance with a penalty kick goal in the 2-2 draw against Drexel. Akyirem has now scored three goals in three games for the Huskies.
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Akyirem and the Huskies are back in action against Campbell on Thursday, Sept. 14 at 7 p.m. in Buies Creek, N.C.
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