Akwa United have strengthened their squad with the signing of 10 new players ahead of the 2026/27 Nigeria National League (NNL) season.

The Uyo-based club, popularly known as the Promise Keepers, have recruited players across all areas of the pitch as they prepare for the new campaign, which is scheduled to begin on Saturday, October 31.

The club’s latest additions comprise one goalkeeper, three defenders, four midfielders and two forwards, giving the team further options as they prepare to compete in Conference B of the NNL.

Goalkeeper Robert Cole, who joins from Godswill Akpabio United, is among the new arrivals. The defensive department has also been reinforced with the signings of Keme Okoriye from Abia Comets, Famoyegun Michael from Ikorodu City and Ikemdinachi Prince from Nasarawa United.

Akwa United have also brought in four midfielders as part of their preparations for the new season. The players are Paschal Uba, who joins from Doma United, Asiriuwa Godwin from Enugu Rangers, Ifeanyichukwu Nwune from Ozala Academy and James Peter from Blackpool Academy.

The club completed its recruitment drive with the additions of forwards Peter Asuquo from FC One Rocket and Apas Abel from Morak FC.

The new signings reflect Akwa United’s efforts to improve their squad ahead of the 2026/27 campaign. The club has expressed satisfaction with the quality of the players recruited as it prepares for the challenges of the new season.

With the start of the NNL campaign approaching, the Promise Keepers will look to integrate their new players into the squad before the competition gets underway.

Akwa United will compete in Conference B, where they will aim to make a strong start when the league begins on October 31.

The club’s immediate preparations will centre on getting the new arrivals ready for the demands of the campaign as they seek to make their recruitment count on the pitch.