NPFL - Transfer Market Round up and Promoted teams

#NPFL Transfer Corner

After the end of the NPFL season last month, several clubs have been in the transfer market doing buiness, either buying or selling.

Nevertheless, some teams have been relegated, the likes of  Sharks, Kwara United, Taraba United and Bayelsa United have all been relegated and we welcome Niger Tornadoes, Ikorodu United, Plateau United and MFM FC.

 The league this new season will witness two teams from Lagos (MFM and Ikorodu)

Let's take a look at the transfer markets of the teams.

The new season has no date of kick off yet, but the LMC are planning on making the league starts early so as to synchronise with the European leagues.

 

AKWA UNITED

Akwa United are on the verge of signing NPFL highest goal scorer Mfon Udoh back his state club.

Also, on the radar, are Abia Warriors and Dream Team U23 midfielder Indifreke Effiong, Giwa FC Ocheme Udoh,Super Eagles home base and Enyimba FC Ezekiel Bassey.

Godspower Effiong and Moses Ekpai are also on the radar of Akwa United.

Akwa United will represent Nigeria at next year CAF Confederation Cup, The Uyo based club will play in the preliminary round of the competition against Congolese side, Club Mokanda.

A top official of the club disclosed that “Right now 25 players out of 34 were retained for the upcoming football season while the new head coach, Maurice Cooreman has been asked to bring in seven – nine experienced players to beef up the team for a successful campaign at the continent.

ENYIMBA INTERNATIONAL

NPFL champions Enyimba FC have completed the signing of Kwara United midfielder Dare Ojo for an undisclosed fees. Dare Ojo joined Kwara after his former team was relegated from the NPFL after finishing on 18th position with 42points.

Also joining Enyimba FC ahead of the new season is Olufemi Oladapo. The former Bayelsa United star who had a stint with Belgian outfit, Anderlecht was signed to help beef the reigning Nigerian league champions’ midfield ahead of next season continental outing.

NIGER TORNADOES

Former Sunshine Stars goalie, Moses Ocheje is reportedly close to joining Niger Tornadoes for the new NPFL season. Niger Tornadoes have also signed Sharks striker Daniel Jackson and Kwara United forward Ismail Gata.

EL-KANEMI  

Former Flying Eagles boss, Isah Ladan Bosso is in talks with the management of Elkanemi Warriors to tinker the team in the 2015/16 Nigeria.

SUNSHINE STARS

Sunshine Stars are planning to sign Warri Wolves winger Stanley Dimgba, but no official bids yet for the player.

Sunshine Stars also have a new head coach Samson Unuanel and he resumed work on Monday after their former coach Kennedy Boboye joined Abia Warriors.

Compiled by Adekunle Adewale