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= Witwise Akyeano = Witwise "Wit" Nana Kwabena Akyeano (born 28 May 2002) is a Ghanaian non-league footballer who plays as a winger for Spartan South Midlands Prem side Newport Pagnell Town FC.

Born and raised in Milton Keynes, he started playing grassroots football at the age of 8 years old. In 2016 Akyeano joined League One Side Northampton Town FC U14’s (2nd team) as a right back, playing there until U16 level (2017/18 season). From there he joined SA Academy in 2018, converting his game to a winger or wide midfielder. In November 2020, Akyeano signed for Newport Pagnell Town FC.

Style of Play
Akyeano is regarded as a fast-paced winger. Most known for driving at full backs and either crossing it for the striker or taking the shot himself. Even though, he's a winger, his elite defensive work rate off the ball has seen him in most team sheets at SA Academy. His obsession for having team possession and being on the ball all the time, allows him to create chances for his team and get goals on the scoresheet.

Witwise has also mentioned that he tries to model his game after world class winger, Eden Hazard for his, "unpredictability and ability to take over games."

Akyeano has stats of 9 goals & 13 assists in 30 games when he's played as an attacker for SA Academy.

Personal life
Witwise was born in Eaglestone. He is of mixed descent. His father is Ghanaian and his mother is British. Akyeano attended Milton Keynes Academy for two years, then went on to transfer schools to St Paul's Catholic School.

Akyeano was a Chelsea fan growing up with his footballing idol being Didier Drogba. He said, "My love for football came from watching Ghana play at AFCON and the World Cup, from the passionate fans to the crazy celebrations. All those memories inspired me to be proud of my origins; and to have a career in football one day representing Ghana.”

Akyeano shares the fact he has suffered 4 concussions to different parts of his brain so far in his short life. However, from a recent Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scan in 2019, the doctor stated the results showed no injuries or damages to his brain.

He spent most of his youth career, playing Division 2 in the local leagues of Milton Keynes, however, never shies away from the fact and embraces it. "It's who I am, I've played football on the streets, in the cages, on the astro, at breaktime, after school, before school, grassroots you name it, all I've known is football, I just love to learn and play the game, and let my game do the talking, it's all I can do. My story is different and it's the reason I have the drive for me to go harder everyday and reach the highest levels."