Akwa Utd appoint Paul Offor as new technical adviser

Akwa United have confirmed the appointment of Paul Offor as their new technical adviser ahead of the 2025/26 Nigeria National League (NNL) season. The club announced the decision in a statement yesterday adding that the former Sporting Lagos coach will be supported by a backroom team comprising Tosin Adekugbe, Okechukwu Promise, Bassey Akpan, and Akarandut […]

Akwa United have confirmed the appointment of Paul Offor as their new technical adviser ahead of the 2025/26 Nigeria National League (NNL) season.

The club announced the decision in a statement yesterday adding that the former Sporting Lagos coach will be supported by a backroom team comprising Tosin Adekugbe, Okechukwu Promise, Bassey Akpan, and Akarandut Orok, who will serve as goalkeeper coach.

In a major shake-up of its leadership, the club also unveiled Joseph Eno as the new chairman. Other appointments include Pastor Ini Edoho (Vice Chairman), Mr. Jimmy Joshua (General Manager), Elder Omon Bassey (Club Secretary), Mr. Festus Akpan (Team Manager), Mr. Mfon Patrick (Media Manager), and Mr. NsikakAbasi Akpan (Assistant Media Manager).

The changes come as Akwa United seek to bounce back strongly following their relegation from the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) last season.

Meanwhile, Akwa United will host a six-team preseason tournament in Uyo as part of preparations for the 2025/2026 football season.

The competition, organised in conjunction with the Akwa Ibom State Football Association, will run from Thursday, 21 August (today) to Friday, 29 August 2025 at the Uyo Township Stadium.

The teams taking part are Blackpool football club, Covenant football club and Immortality football club. Others are P-Sports Football Academy and Godswill Akpabio football club.