Ahead of their opening league game, Akwa United has announced the arrival of 17 new players to beef up the team.
The Promise Keepers throughout last season and has to rely on final of the season to survive relegation.
— Akwa United FC (@AkwaUnited_fc) September 3, 2024
The players according to their positions are; two goalkeepers, six defenders, five midfielders and four strikers.
Former national U-17 and U-20 utility player Charles Etim joined from Blessed Stars Football Club. Striker Mare Abson signed from Societe ASPAC Benin Republic, Ghanian forward Paul Acquah from Al Anwar, Libya, striker Chijioke Alaekwe from Tayaran FC, Libya and striker Ruben Bala from Coton Sport FC.
Behold! our latest acquisitions
Welcome to Akwa United pic.twitter.com/VDSCvryyt6— Akwa United FC (@AkwaUnited_fc) September 3, 2024
Others are, Ghanaian goalkeeper Seidu Mutawakilu from Rivers United, former Heartland FC goalkeeper Darlingtin Ovunda,
Left-back Ubong Williams from Katsina United, defensive midfielder Samuel Mathew from Doma united, midfielder Chiamaka Madu from Rivers United, centre-back Ebedebiri Endurance from Rivers United, and right-back Eric Oguocha from Plateau United.
Also joining the Promise Keepers are midfielder Kunle Oyetosho from De-Carddendal FC, defender Ferinyaro Abdullahi from Gateway FC, Stephen Wisdom from Bendel Insurance and Agu Samuel from Giant Brillars FC and midfielder Olakunle Akala from Nasarawa United.
Akwa United will kick off their 2024-25 NPFL campaign against Lobi Stars at the Lafia City stadium on Saturday September 7, 2024.
