Akwa United sign new six players

Akwa United have strengthen its squad with six new players ahead of the second round of the Nigeria Professional Football League which start on Saturday.

According to the chairman of the club, Paul Bassey, the new signing include Papillo FC Michael Ikpe who netted two pass Rivers United in the Federation Cup match in Uyo.

Others are Alhassan Dosso, Julius Gideon, Hassan Babangida, Amaechi Orji and Fortune Omoniwari erstwhile Heartland FC prolific attacker.

It is expected that the players will be lined up on Saturday against Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) in Ibadan.

The promised Keepers became the first club to register their new signing with the League Management Company (LMC).

The LMC Chief Operating Officer, Salihu Abubakar congratulates Akwa United Chairman Paul Bassey for been the first club to register in the mid season transfer window.

An important criteria used for the mid season registration included proof of payment of players salary up to March, none owing of bonuses and other allowances. Players of the club are to sign attestation confirming same.

Bassey appreciated the kind words said about him and the club by the LMC boss and paid glowing tribute to football loving Governor Udom Emmanuel who had given him massive support in the discharge of his duties. “I thank his Excellency for his support both financially and otherwise. I also thank my commissioner Sir Monday Uko for standing by me. The only way we can reward them is by returning to Africa," Bassey said.