Former Enyimba left back, Ikemdinachi Imo Prince, is among the new players unveiled by Nasarawa United yesterday ahead of the 2025/26 Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL), which kicks off today.
 
Remo Stars will host Rivers United in the opening game of the season at the MKO Abiola Stadium, Abeokuta, today, while the rest of the week one games will hold across the country tomorrow and Sunday.
 
Yesterday at the Lafia City Stadium, Nasarawa United gave their fans a glimpse of some of the stars that will fight their cause in the season.
 
At the event, Club Chairman, Solomon Babanjah, and Team Manager, Adamu Musa Galle, introduced the new signings who will bolster the team’s squad to the fans, while pledging to ensure that the team gets a continental ticket this season.
 
Sharing his thoughts, Chairman of Nasarawa United FC, Solomon Babanjah, said the new additions and the team’s strategy will help to improve the team’s performance in the upcoming campaign.
 
“At the end of the 2024/25 NPFL season, some of our players left us for other clubs, particularly those whose deals with us had expired.
 
“So, to make our intention known for the coming season, we have decided to acquire these new players, who we feel have what it takes to help us achieve our set goals.”
 
“Part of our goals is a continental spot, and with the arrival of our new Technical Adviser, Mangut Mbwas, coupled with the quality of players, and support of the Nasarawa State government and other stakeholders, we believe we can achieve our target.”
  
Apart from Imo Prince, other players unveiled to the fans were Lawal Akanni, a winger, who joined the club from Kwara United of Ilorin, Gozie Umeh, a defensive midfielder from Enyimba, goalkeeper Olughu Onu Chinemerem from Ikorodu City and Moses Botia Tsetuan, a central defender from Lobi Stars of Makurdi.
 
Others are goalkeeper Ovunda Darlinguon from Akwa United of Uyo, Olawale Olajide, a midfielder from Dragons of Benin Republic, Vincent Akpikpi, an attacking midfielder from Bendel Insurance of Benin, Victor Ekioke (centre back) and Paul Itim (attacker), both from Lobi Stars.
 
Speaking after the short ceremony, the players expressed their excitement and eagerness to contribute to the success of the club.
 
Ovunda said, “This is a new stage of my professional career. I look forward to a better outing with Nasarawa United compared to the previous one, as I have heard so much about the club from my professional colleagues.”
 
Central defender Moses Tsetuan described the feeling as homecoming, having played for the Solid Miners in the past.
 
“It feels so good to be back to where I once played and contributed largely to the team’s success.
 
“I promise to continue from where I last stopped, but this time around, I will redouble my efforts to help the team achieve its set goals,” he said.
  
Nasarawa United will open their campaign against Niger Tornadoes at the Kontagora Memorial Stadium, Minna, Niger State, on Sunday.
  
Last season, the Solid Miners finished 12th on the table with 52 points, one point ahead of Niger Tornadoes, who finished in 13th position.