By Daily Sports on November 27, 2017
Abia Warriors have confirmed the arrival of five new players ahead of the 2017/2018 Nigeria Professional Football League season. According to a report by Completesportsnigeria, former Nigeria junior international goalkeeper, Uche Okafor, who linked up with the club from oriental rivals FC IfeanyiUbah tops the list of the new signings.
Defender Kelechi Ogoh also joined from Sunshine Stars, striker Ossy Martins and midfielder Adeoti Muiz joined the Umuahia-based club from Nigeria National League club Abubakar Bukola Saraki Football Club.
Completing the list is experienced forward Jackson Daniel who joined the club after a stint in Mauritius.
Abia Warriors who battled relegation for most of last season finished in a respectable 11th position at the end of the season.
The club also have a new coach, Brazilian Rafael Everton, in charge of the team.
•Photo shows coach Rafael Everton.
Source Daily Sports
Posted November 27, 2017
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