NNL: Akwa United sign 10 new players for 2026/27 season

Akwa United have signed 10 players for the 2026/27 Nigeria National League, NNL, season.

The Promise Keepers’ signings comprise one goalkeeper, three defenders, four midfielders and two forwards.

The new arrivals include goalkeeper Robert Cole, who joined from Godswill Akpabio United, and defenders Keme Okoriye from Abia Comets, Famoyegun Michael from Ikorodu City and Ikemdinachi Prince from Nasarawa United.

Other arrivals are midfielders Paschal Uba from Doma United, Asiriuwa Godwin from Enugu Rangers, Ifeanyichukwu Nwune from Ozala Academy and James Peter from Blackpool Academy.

Forwards Peter Asuquo from FC One Rocket and Apas Abel from Morak FC completed the list of new additions.

Akwa United expressed satisfaction with the quality of the new arrivals.

The Uyo-based club will compete in Conference B of the NNL.

The 2026/27 NNL season will commence on Saturday, 31 October.