Experienced defender Akram Abdul Ghanee has come back onto the field after a two-year hiatus.

The Victory defender was substituted onto the pitch during last night's match against Gadhdhoo.

He played in the second half and showcased great skill in helping his team maintain their 2-0 lead. He was also named the Player of the Match.

Last night's match was his first in two years he played in the Victory jersey and at the Galolhu stadium. The last official match he played at the Galolhu stadium was in February 2024 against Odi Sports in the Second Division final as a Victory player.

Akram, who was the captain of the team that secured the SAFF Championship 2018 cup for Maldives, played his first Dhivehi Premier League (DPL) game last night in four years. The last time he played in the DPL was in 2022 for Maziya.

After having won the match against Gadhdhoo, Victory has extended their first place position on the top of the league with a three-point lead.