NPFL 25: Nasarawa United bolster squad for league's second stanza
Ahead of the 2024/25 NPFL second stanza kick-off, Nasarawa United has unveiled eight high-profile players at a press conference at the Lafia City Stadium, in a major squad overhaul in a bid for ta op finish, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered.
In this bold move to bolster our team's chances of success, securing the services of some of the most talented and sought-after players in the top-flight league was imminent looking at our position on the league table.
The new signings bring a wealth of experience, skill, and determination to the squad, and will be available for selection for our team's first match of the second stanza against Katsina United on Saturday, 25th January 2025, at the Lafia City Stadium by 4pm.
The new acquisitions include; Benson Abbey and Abubakar Aliyu both from 3SC, Peace Dewan, Solomon Chigozie (Kwara United FC) , Peter Eneji, who rejoined from Busaiteen FC of Bahrain, Ugochukwu Leonard, Benjamin Jack from Golden Boot FC of Benin Republic, and Onyema Emmanuel who arrived from Ikorodu City FC of Lagos.
Club chairman, Solomon Babanjah in his address to the press said'
"We are absolutely delighted to welcome these exceptional players to Nasarawa United FC.
"This is a major statement of intent from the Club, and we are confident that these signings will help us achieve our goals in the second stanza of the 2024/25 Nigeria Premier Football League Campaign.
"These players are household names and have written their names in gold as far as the top-flight league is concerned in Nigeria.
"Our situation in the league is somehow precarious, but with the acquisition of these top-class players, we are in the right position to turn things around and return the team to where we rightly belong, which is the summit of the league.
"We plead for the support and prayers of all key stakeholders involved to enable us get out of this terrain.
"We thank His Excellency, Governor Abdullahi Sule; the Deputy Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Agbadu Akabe, the State Ministry of Youth and Sports Development; the State Football Association, our ever-present supporters and fans, both home and scattered all over, for always standing by us."
The Solid Miners hope to unveil a few more players in the coming days before embarking on close camping activities at a yet-to-be-disclosed venue.
By Olaleye Oluwadamilola
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