Abakaliki FC have promoted four promising players from their feeder team to the senior squad ahead of the 2026/27 Nigeria National League (NNL) season, DAILY POST reports.

The players who earned promotion are Nwankwo Godwin, Olughu Clement, Emmanuel Bebeto and Nwaji Kingsley, following impressive performances for Abakaliki FC Feeders.

Godwin caught the attention of the club with his performances in the defensive midfield position, while Clement secured his place in the senior team after impressing as a centre forward.

Bebeto was also rewarded for an outstanding campaign during the 2025/26 Nigeria Nationwide League One season. The forward played a key role for the feeder side, helping them keep seven clean sheets in seven matches.

Kingsley completed the quartet after also producing a convincing display for the feeder team during the campaign.

The decision to promote the four players forms part of Abakaliki FC's preparations for the new NNL season, with the club set to combine its newly promoted youngsters with new recruits ahead of the campaign.

The four players are expected to be officially unveiled alongside the club's newly recruited players before the start of the 2026/27 NNL season.

The new Nigeria National League campaign is scheduled to begin on Saturday, October 31, with Abakaliki FC preparing to have their promoted players involved in the senior setup.

Their promotion represents an opportunity for the quartet to step up from the feeder side and compete at the national league level after their performances earned them recognition within the club.