Akwa United have introduced the signing of 5 new gamers as they proceed their push for a return to the Nigeria Premier Soccer League (NPFL).
The Promise Keepers are at present prime of Convention B within the Nigeria Nationwide League (NNL) and have strengthened their squad to take care of their sturdy kind within the second half of the season.
The brand new signings embrace ahead Dada Oladimeji, midfielders Nsikak Raphael, Kingsley Uduak and Aniebiet Sunday, in addition to central defender Melvin Ebitimi.
All 5 gamers have joined the crew in coaching and featured within the membership’s six mid-season pleasant matches.
Membership Chairman Joseph Eno expressed confidence within the high quality of the brand new gamers and urged them to settle shortly into the squad. He additionally mentioned the membership is dedicated to the Akwa Ibom State Authorities’s goal of returning Akwa United to the NPFL this season, promising top-class welfare and assist for the gamers.
Head coach Paul Offor additionally mentioned he believes the brand new gamers have what it takes to assist the crew obtain promotion on the finish of the marketing campaign.
Through the mid-season switch window, Akwa United launched 9 gamers. Midfielder Anietie Uko joined Mbeya Kwanza FC in Tanzania, winger Erikan Francis moved to Heartland FC on mortgage, whereas Lazarus Ebuka, Itebu James, Joshua Unoro, Babatunde Omosebi, Onhanedo Onyedikachi, Emenike John and Emmanuel Ita returned to their father or mother golf equipment.
Akwa United will face Rovers of Calabar on Matchday 10 on Sunday, 15 February 2026, on the Uyo Township Stadium. Kick-off is scheduled for 3:00 pm, with the Promise Keepers hoping to finish a double over their neighbours.
