 Akinwande made a loan return to Maldon & Tiptree on 3 February 2017, signing for an initial one month.He made his second debut
for the Jammers on 4 February in their 1–0 defeat at Brightlingsea Regent, and scored his first goal in his second match during a 4–0 win over Thurrock on 11 February.On 3 March 2017, Akinwande joined National League South club East Thurrock United on a one-month loan.