Akwa United have unveiled eight additional signings as the club continues to strengthen its squad ahead of the 2026/2027 Nigeria National League (NNL) season, with promotion back to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) firmly in focus.
Sports247 reports that the latest recruits are Kammonke Willie from Ikorodu City, Abubakar Sadiq from Hephzibah FC, Ikechukwu Onuoha from Adoration FC, Saviour Edet from KMK FC, Allen Ihunwo from Maverick FC, Ameer Muhammad from Reign FA, Augustine Chibuzor from ECAS FA and Damadou Franck from Cavalier FC of the Benin Republic.
The eight additions comprise five attacking players, two midfielders and one defender, providing head coach Paul Offor with more options as he prepares the team for another promotion campaign.
One of the notable additions is Saviour Edet, who is regarded as one of the promising young talents from Akwa Ibom State. The youngster joins from KMK Academy, Uyo, bringing considerable potential and ambition as he takes another step in his football career.
The latest recruitment takes Akwa United’s new signings to 18, following the earlier arrival of 10 players.
The first batch included goalkeeper Robert Cole; defenders Keme Okoriye, Famoyegun Michael and Ikemdinachi Prince; midfielders Paschal Uba, Asiriuwa Godwin, Ifeanyichukwu Nwune and James Peter; as well as forwards Peter Asuquo and Apas Abel.
The new arrivals have joined the retained players in training as the technical crew works to establish a balanced and competitive squad ahead of the new season.
Akwa United will compete in Conference B of the 2026/2027 NNL campaign, which commenced on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
Having narrowly missed out on promotion last season, the Promise Keepers are targeting a stronger campaign as they seek to reclaim their place in the top flight.
Their quest begins on Sunday, November 8, when they welcome Ekiti United FC to the Uyo Township Stadium. Kick-off is scheduled for 4pm.
