Kwara United Unveil 16 New Signings as Titiloye Sets NPFL Title, Federation Cup Double Target
The Ilorin club retained the core of last season’s squad while bringing in experienced NPFL campaigners and a Malian goalkeeper, as chairman Kumbi Titiloye sets an ambitious target for the new season.
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Kwara United have unveiled 16 new signings ahead of the 2026/27 NPFL season, with club chairman Kumbi Titiloye declaring that nothing short of the league title and the President Federation Cup will satisfy the Harmony Boys.
The unveiling ceremony was held at the club’s secretariat in Ilorin, marking a new chapter for the Afonja Warriors as they look to build on last season and establish themselves among Nigeria’s elite clubs.
Titiloye explained that the club embarked on an extensive recruitment exercise following the departure of several players whose contracts expired, while retaining the core of last season’s squad to maintain stability, saying, “we want to win the NPFL title and reclaim the President Federation Cup.”
The headline arrivals include former Rangers International forward Jerry Alex, ex-Bendel Insurance duo Peace Dewan and Anthony Nnamdi, Nasarawa United striker Benjamin Jack, Ikorodu City forward Ajibola Ayomade, and Malian goalkeeper Ouattara Khalifa, who adds international experience to the squad. The club has also retained 16 players from last season to blend continuity with fresh talent.
Titiloye said lessons have been learnt from the previous campaign and promised supporters the club will approach every fixture with greater determination this time around. He also acknowledged the continued backing of Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq and the Kwara State Sports Commission, describing their support as instrumental to the club’s growing ambitions.
Headline New Arrivals
Jerry Alex (forward, ex-Rangers International)
Peace Dewan (ex-Bendel Insurance)
Anthony Nnamdi (ex-Bendel Insurance)
Benjamin Jack (striker, ex-Nasarawa United)
Ajibola Ayomade (forward, ex-Ikorodu City)
Ouattara Khalifa (goalkeeper, Mali)
Did You Know?
- Kwara United are nicknamed the Harmony Boys and the Afonja Warriors.
- The club has unveiled 16 new signings while retaining 16 players from last season.
- Ouattara Khalifa, a Malian goalkeeper, is among the new arrivals, adding international experience.
- Kumbi Titiloye is the current chairman of Kwara United.
- The club is targeting both the NPFL title and the President Federation Cup this season.
- Kwara United previously won the President Federation Cup in past seasons and are seeking to reclaim it.
- The club has publicly credited Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for backing its ambitions.
