In an effort to sustain the momentum that saw them ended the first stanza of the Nigeria National League as Conference B leaders, Akwa United football club have fortified their squad with the signing of five new quality players.
The team's latest acquisitions include one forward, Dada Oladimeji, three midfielders, Nsikak Raphael, Kingsley Uduak and Aniebiet Sunday as well as a central defender Melvin Ebitimi.
in the technical abilities of the new players and has urged them to integrate into the team and also key into the Akwa Ibom State Government’s mandate of returning Akwa United to NPFL this season. He assured that first class welfare and support to all the players is his top priority.
Head coach Paul Offor has expressed optimism that the new players have the needed qualities to contribute to the team's campaign of securing a return to the top flight league at the end of the season.
The club has released nine players during the mid-season transfer market. Midfielder Anietie Uko has joined Mbeya Kwanza FC of Tanzania, winger Erikan Francis has joined Heartland FC on loan while Lazarus Ebuka, Itebu James, Joshua Unoro, Babatunde Omosebi, Onhanedo Onyedikachi, Emenike John and Emmanuel Ita have been released to their parent clubs.
The Promise Keepers will engage Rovers of Calabar on match day 10 on Sunday 15 February, 2026 at Uyo township stadium with the hope of doing the double over their neighbours. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:00 pm.
