Formidable centreback aims to take Kedah to greater heights


The one to fear: Selangor loanee Rodney Celvin Akwensivie (right) has made his intimidating presences felt with his aerial presence, tough tackling and interceptions.

PETALING JAYA: Selangor loanee Rodney Celvin Akwensivie is fast gaining reputation as a tough nut to crack in the Kedah defence.

Among all the centrebacks in the Kedah squad, the burly Rodney has the most appearances with 11 games and is seen as coach Aidil Sharin’s most trusted last line of defence.

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