By Mike Oyebola

Ghanaian duo, Seidu Mutawakilu and Paul Acquah are among the new players who have joined Akwa United for the new season.

The Promise Keepers confirmed the acquisition of 17 players from various clubs within and outside Nigeria.

The players according to their positions are: two goalkeepers, six defenders, five midfielders and four strikers.

Mutawakilu joined Akwa United from Rivers United, while Acquah arrived from Libyan side, Al Anwar.

Former national U-17 and U-20 utility player Charles Etim joined from Blessed Stars Football Club.

Striker, Mare Abson signed from Societe ASPAC Benin Republic, striker Chijioke Alaekwe from Tayaran FC, Libya and striker Ruben Bala from Coton Sport FC.

Other new arrivals are former Heartland FC goalkeeper Darlingtin Ovunda, left-back Ubong Williams from Katsina United, defensive midfielder, Samuel Mathew from Doma united, midfielder, Chiamaka Madu from Rivers United, centre-back, Ebedebiri Endurance from Rivers United, and right-back, Eric Oguocha from Plateau United.

Also joining the Uyo club are midfielder, Kunle Oyetosho from De-Carddendal FC, defender, Ferinyaro Abdullahi from Gateway FC, Stephen Wisdom from Bendel Insurance, Agu Samuel from Giant Brillars FC and midfielder Olakunle Akala from Nasarawa United.

Akwa United will kick-off their 2024/25 campaign with an away clash against Lobi Stars at the Lafia City Stadium on Saturday.