Kwara Utd unveil 17 new players ahead new NPFL season

Kwara United unveiled 17 new players in Ilorin on Thursday ahead of the 2024/25 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season.

The new additions will join 18 returning players for the upcoming campaign.

Among the new signings are Ifeanyi Ogba, a former Rangers International forward; Oyeleso Suraj, a veteran NPFL goalkeeper from Plateau United; and Akani Akeem from Sporting Lagos, all of whom have joined the Harmony Boys.

During the unveiling ceremony held at the multimillion-naira Sugar Film Factory in Ilorin, Kwara United General Manager, Bashir Badawy, who represented club chairman Kumbi Titiloye, emphasized the rigorous recruitment process.

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“We scouted talent through tours in Ogun, Lagos, and Bayelsa states to find the right mix of players for the new season,” Badawy stated.

“As you can see, we’ve brought together a balanced team with both young and experienced players.”

Highlighting the club’s performance data from various tournaments across the three states, Badawy reassured that Kwara United remains a strong contender.

“We concede very few goals and have defeated high-ranking teams, including Al Merikkh of Sudan, a continental powerhouse. With more training days ahead, our squad will be fully prepared to give their best when the league kicks off,” he added.

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