Ubong Essien

Ubong Essien is a Nigerian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Nigeria Professional Football League club Akwa United.

Club career

Essien began his professional career in 2018, when he joined Akwa United from Kano-based Welcome Time Soccer Academy. He signed for the Uyo club on 1 January 2018, but was unveiled on 7 January 2018. Essien made his Nigeria Professional Football League debut for the club in the 2–1 win over Enyimba on 30 May 2018.