Akwa United Announce Signing of Five New Players
Akwa United have announced the signing of five new players as they continue their push for a return to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL).
The Promise Keepers are currently top of Conference B in the Nigeria National League (NNL) and have strengthened their squad to maintain their strong form in the second half of the season.
The new signings include forward Dada Oladimeji, midfielders Nsikak Raphael, Kingsley Uduak and Aniebiet Sunday, as well as central defender Melvin Ebitimi.
All five players have joined the team in training and featured in the club’s six mid-season friendly matches.
Club Chairman Joseph Eno expressed confidence in the quality of the new players and urged them to settle quickly into the squad. He also said the club is committed to the Akwa Ibom State Government’s target of returning Akwa United to the NPFL this season, promising top-class welfare and support for the players.
Head coach Paul Offor also said he believes the new players have what it takes to help the team achieve promotion at the end of the campaign.
During the mid-season transfer window, Akwa United released nine players. Midfielder Anietie Uko joined Mbeya Kwanza FC in Tanzania, winger Erikan Francis moved to Heartland FC on loan, while Lazarus Ebuka, Itebu James, Joshua Unoro, Babatunde Omosebi, Onhanedo Onyedikachi, Emenike John and Emmanuel Ita returned to their parent clubs.
Akwa United will face Rovers of Calabar on Matchday 10 on Sunday, 15 February 2026, at the Uyo Township Stadium. Kick-off is scheduled for 3:00 pm, with the Promise Keepers hoping to complete a double over their neighbours.
