Akwa United have taken decisive steps to reset their marketing campaign forward of the second stanza of the 2025/2026 Nigeria Nationwide League (NNL) season, asserting the discharge of 9 gamers in a sweeping squad restructuring train.
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The gamers affected by the shake-up are Anietie Uko, Erikan Francis, Lazarus Ebuka, Itebu James, Joshua Unoro, Babatunde Omosebi, Onhanedo Onyedikachi, Emenike John and Emmanuel Ita, because the membership seems to streamline its roster and enhance competitiveness within the second half of the season.
Among the departing gamers have already secured recent alternatives, with Anietie Uko finishing a transfer to Tanzanian facet Mbeya Kwanza, whereas Erikan Francis has joined Heartland FC on mortgage in a bid to achieve extra taking part in time.
In a transparent indication of intent, the Promise Keepers have moved shortly to bolster their squad, finishing the acquisition of 5 new gamers as preparations intensify for the resumption of league motion.
With the second part of the NNL season set to kick off on February 14, 2026, Akwa United are aiming for a stronger and extra constant run, because the administration banks on the squad overhaul to ignite an improved push of their quest for higher league positioning.
