Kwara United have signalled their intention to challenge for major honours in the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season after unveiling 16 new players in a significant squad rebuild.
The Harmony Boys presented the new recruits during an unveiling ceremony at the club’s secretariat on Wednesday, with chairman Kumbi Titiloye declaring that the Ilorin-based side is determined to compete for both the NPFL title and the President Federation Cup.
According to Titiloye, the latest additions were carefully identified to strengthen every department of the team following the departure of players whose contracts expired at the end of last season.
The chairman also confirmed that the club has retained 16 players from last season’s squad to provide continuity as Kwara United prepare for the new campaign.
“Our target this season is to finish at the top of the league and win every available trophy. We want to win the NPFL title and reclaim the President Federation Cup,” Titiloye said.
The football administrator expressed confidence that the lessons from last season have been taken on board, insisting the team will approach every fixture with greater focus and determination.
“We are treating every game like a World Cup final. The mistakes of last season will not be repeated.”
Titiloye also praised the Kwara State Government, led by Governor Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, as well as the Kwara State Sports Commission for their continued support and investment in the club.
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Kwara United’s recruitment spans every area of the pitch, with additions made in goal, defence, midfield and attack as the club seeks to build a squad capable of competing on multiple fronts.
The new arrivals include goalkeeper Stanley Victor from Kada City, Malian shot-stopper Ouattara Khalifa from Alemas FC, defender Peace Dewan from Bendel Insurance, midfielder Anthony Nnamdi, and forwards Jerry Alex of Enugu Rangers, Benjamin Jack, Ajibola Ayomade and Thomas Omokhafe among others.
Kwara United’s 16 new signings
Goalkeepers
- Stanley Victor (Kada City)
- Ouattara Khalifa (Alemas FC, Mali)
Defenders
- Ferinyaro Ali (Kada Warriors)
- Peace Dewan (Bendel Insurance)
- Ada Adamu (Barau FC)
- Uche Daniel (Yobe Desert FC)
Midfielder
- Anthony Nnamdi (Bendel Insurance)
Forwards
- Emmanuel Ekpeyong (ASEAMI FC)
- Obed Ponkap (Barau FC)
- Ajibola Ayomade (Ikorodu City)
- Solomon Shoola (Abraysports)
- Benjamin Jack (Nasarawa United)
- Sanni Mohammed (ACAS FA, Lagos)
- Thomas Omokhafe (Kada Warriors)
- Jerry Alex (Rangers International)
- Gideon Chukwu Stephen (Doma United)
Core of last season’s squad retained
Alongside the influx of new talent, Kwara United have retained 16 players from last season’s squad as they look to strike a balance between continuity and fresh competition for places.
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The retained players are Ayeleso Suraj, Mohammed Alao, Alege Muhammed, Kolawole Sheriff, Adeshina Issa Gata, Jeremiah Gabriel Abutu, Okoloko Otega, Ezenabo Somtochwuku, Toyeeb Gidado, Abdulsalam Abdulsalam, Ozoh Philip, Hannafi Babatunde, Nurudeen Badmus, Afeez Bankole, Nyebe Moses and Issa Magaji.
