Prince George, B.C. – Wasim Aka is one step closer to scoring goals for his hometown team. Earlier today, UNBC Men's Soccer head coach Steve Simonson announced that 6'0" local striker Wasim Aka has committed to the Timberwolves for 2025 and beyond.

Aka, a recent graduate of Duchess Park Secondary, is red-shirting this season and has been training daily with the TWolves since early August. The PGYSA alum is studying General Business at UNBC and figures to play a big part in the team's future successes down the road.

"UNBC has such a great community," shared Aka. "My teammates have made me feel so welcome and Coach Steve has such great connection, patience and understanding with his players."

A natural goal scorer with speed to burn, Aka was the third player with Northern B.C. roots to commit to the TWolves in 2025, joining the likes of Luis Rodrigues and Mion Kinugasa.

Steve Simonson sees great potential in Aka. The veteran head coach added, "Wasim is a talented local player with significant potential to develop into a key contributor at the U Sports level. He possesses exceptional athleticism and a natural creative flair on the field. Surrounded by quality players, he will have the ideal environment to take the necessary steps to thrive at this level. I'm very excited to watch his growth and see the impact he will have on the program in the years ahead."

Transitioning to the Canada West calibre of play is a challenge for almost any young player, and Aka is keeping a solid perspective as he continues to train and prepare for his game opportunities down the line. "Higher intensity, pace and precise decision-making are all things I'll need to keep working on," concluded Aka. "But taking the field for the first time is going to feel great. Now that I'm here it feels awesome and I can't wait to get out there and represent UNBC."

UNBC Athletics is thrilled to welcome Wasim Aka to the UNBC Timberwolves family.