Abakaliki FC has announced the retention of 26 players ahead of the 2026/2027 Nigeria National League, NNL, season.
The club confirmed the decision in a statement signed by the secretary, Barr. Chris Akukwe after a management meeting.
The De Rice Boys fixed players’ areturn to camp on July 25, 2026, which was the earlier scheduled date of resumption.
Training sessions for the new campaign will commence Monday, 27 July , 2026.
The players are expected to return to camp accordingly as Abakaliki FC begins preparations for the NNL season.
The retained list includes Elochukwu Paschal, Oma Joseph, Onuoha Promise, Alo Friday, Jude Aleke and Izuchukwu Ogbodo.
Other players retained are Uche Promise, Nwankpa Chinedu, Uche Amarachi, Hamzat Sheriff, Joseph Onwuzuruigbo and Okeke Chinaza.
Korzer Modester, Udom Chikezie, Onwe Ebuka, Muftaudeen-Abdulganiyu, Nwafor Chigozie, Augustus Dorbarilee, Ugochukwu Ujah, Okpali Chukwujekwu and Micheal Oforkans also made the cut.
Emeka Ugwu, Ifeanyi Ede, Ekuma Ndubuisi and Kalu Collins complete the 26-man list.
(Daily Post)
