STATESBORO, Ga. – South Georgia Tormenta FC midfielder Mukwelle Akale was named to USL League One’s Team of the Week for Week Two after scoring Tormenta FC’s only goal in Saturday’s home opener against the Charlotte Independence.
Akale’s second goal of the season helped Tormenta FC equalize the match in the dying stages of the first half. Despite defeat, Akale’s free kick was featured in Saturday’s edition of SportsCenter’s Top Ten, coming in at number 10. Akale leads League One in goals scored (2).
Tormenta FC is set to remain at home for its second consecutive match as the team hosts Northern Colorado Hailstorm FC on Saturday, April 1, at 7:30 p.m. ET from Optim Sports Medicine Field at Tormenta Stadium in Statesboro, Georgia.
South Georgia is poised to make a strong push for the championship title in the upcoming season. Fans can secure their seats at the new Tormenta Stadium ahead of 2023, with Season Tickets now available for purchase.
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