Togolese footballer Serge Akakpo has officially signed with Hoverla Uzhhorod in Ukraine, departing from Zilina in Slovakia. The vice-captain of the Togo national team expressed that Hoverla was the best option for his future, despite having other offers, including ones from Belgian clubs like Anderlecht, Bruges, and Zulte Waregem. Akakpo signed a two-and-a-half-year contract with Hoverla Uzhhorod.