With the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season set to kick off on August 28 and 30, 2026, clubs have intensified their recruitment drives as they look to assemble competitive squads capable of challenging for honours.
Sports247 reports that several high-profile transfers have already been completed, with clubs across the league making strategic additions in every department ahead of the new campaign.
Shooting Stars have been among the busiest clubs in the transfer market, bolstering their squad with the arrivals of midfielder Olakunle Akala from Kano Pillars, Abdulaziz Dalhatu from Niger Tornadoes and Taheer Abubakar from Wikki Tourists. The Ibadan-based club will be hoping the new signings provide the quality needed to mount a strong league challenge.
Katsina United have also enjoyed an active transfer window, unveiling an impressive list of recruits. The Chanji Boys secured the services of Samson Obi from Rivers United, Joshua Akpan from Shooting Stars, Michael Ibeh Okoro from Remo Stars, Ubong Essien from Akwa United, Eric Ekpere from Abia Warriors, Chinedu Ozor Benjamin and Lius Dadong from Kano Pillars, Kolawale Oladipo from Bayelsa United, Emmanuel Bakare from Warri Wolves and Abba Musa from Wikki Tourists. The club also strengthened its goalkeeping department with the signing of Sierra Leonean goalkeeper Koroma Francis, who penned a two-year contract.
Kano Pillars have reinforced their squad with the arrivals of Fabian Nworie and Obassa Adeniyi from reigning champions Remo Stars, while Niger Tornadoes secured the signatures of Zakka John from El-Kanemi Warriors and Olasusi Michael from Sunshine Stars.
Elsewhere, Chiedozie Okorie completed his move from Kano Pillars to Ranchers Bees, adding further experience to the Nigeria National League side.
With the transfer window still open, more player movements are expected before the season begins. Clubs are continuing to strengthen key areas as they prepare for what promises to be another fiercely competitive NPFL campaign.
As anticipation builds towards the opening fixtures later this month, supporters will be eager to see how the new signings settle into their respective teams and whether they can make an immediate impact in the race for league glory.
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