Kwara United Football Club has announced the acquisition of 17 new players, bolstering their team with experienced talent from several prestigious clubs both domestic and abroad. The signings were unveiled at a press conference attended by General Manager Bashir Badawiy, Coach Tunde Sanni, Assistant Captain Kabir Mohammed, and Team Psychologist, Yomi Benson.
In a bid to showcase their determination to succeed, Badawiy detailed the impressive performance of the team in pre-season tournaments, where Kwara United was recognized as the best team in both the Value Jet and Governor Duoye Diri tournaments. However, he also highlighted the lack of adequate training facilities at home, stating that it was hindering the team’s full potential.
In his address, the General Manager expressed gratitude to the State Governor, Mallam Abdulrasaq Abdulraman, for his continued support and assured Kwarans of the team’s commitment to success.
The new additions to Kwara United’s roster represent a diverse array of positions, including attackers, midfielders, defenders, and goalkeepers. Among the standout acquisitions are Chigoziem Salomon, formerly of Akwa United, and Ifeaniyi Ogba, formerly of Rangers FC.
The team’s recruitment drive also encompasses an effort to cultivate local talent, as evidenced by their upcoming Kwara State U19 league, which aims to discover and nurture budding footballers from across the state.
The newly signed players joining Kwara United Football Club are:
- Ismail Gatta (attacker)
- Ayeleso Suraj (goalkeeper)
- Chigoziem Salomon (midfielder, from Akwa United)
- Ifeanyi Ogba (striker, from Rangers FC)
- Adekunle Oluwa Segun Samuel (center back, from Bayelsa United)
- Anioke Anthony (center back, from Akwa United)
- Saheed Olaniyi Lawal (center back, from Wolves FC)
- Yahaya Ibrahim (midfielder, from Ejike FA)
- Akanni Akeem (midfielder, from Sporting Lago).
- Nurudeen Badmus (Goalkeeper from Akwa United)
- Abubakar Adamu (Goalkeeper from Gombe United)
- Joshua Ogbole (Attacking Midfielder from Nassarawa United)
- Junior Aimufa (Right wing from Al-Nasr Fc
- Abayomi Lawal ( Right wing from Ayronkou Omni Sport)
- Oladayo Agbolagade (Right wing from Osun United)
- Hassan Abdullahi (Right back from ABS)
- Dadong Louis ( Left wing from Yobe Dessert)
