Joshua Oghene-Ochuko Akpudje (born 23 July 1998) is a Nigerian professional footballer who most recently played as a centre-back for Veikkausliiga club Ilves.
On 3 March 2020, Akpudje completed a transfer to Latvian club BFC Daugavpils[2] After playing for two seasons in Latvia, Akpudje moved to Lithuanian side FK Panevėžys[3][4] on loan in February 2022.
On 12 February 2024, Akpudje signed a two-year contract, with the option of a third, with Dinamo Tbilisi.
[5] On 11 July 2024, he moved to Finland after signing with Ilves in Veikkausliiga.
Akpudje made his international debut for Nigeria U23 side in March 2019 against Libya [7] in an Africa U-23 Cup of Nations qualification game.