February 06, (THEWILL) – The Nigerian Professional Football League transfer window closed on February 5, 2025, with numerous clubs making important changes to their teams for the second half of the 2024/2025 season.
Multiple teams across the league completed significant player movements, setting up what promises to be an exciting conclusion to the season.
Plateau United were one of the most active sides in the market during this period.
Their new signings included Nwadioha Anthony and Emmanuel Ihezuo from City FC, Ekene Olisema from Sporting Lagos, Mojereola Sulaimon from El-kanemi Warriors, Fasanmi Olaniyi from Katsina United, Yusuf Abdullahi from Kano Pillars, Dabo Joshua from Yobe Desert Stars, Abdulmutallif Sanusi from Katsina United, and Sunday Oche Odeh from Abia Warriors.
Kano Pillars strengthened their squad with five additions: Dawud Ibrahim joined from Kebbi United, Uzogara Kennedy came from Rivers United, Eshimitu Gomino Eya transferred from FRSC, Hadi Mohammed Olarewanju moved from Bayelsa United, and Jerry Alex signed from Sengela FC. These transfers show the club’s determination to improve their position in the league standings.
Abia Warriors completed six signings to boost their team options.
They brought in Stanley Dimgba and Anayo Ogbonna from Rangers International, Hussaini Abdullahi from Bendel Insurance, Mohammed Nur from El-kanemi Warriors, Kufre Sunday from Emmydinho FC, and Maxwell Kangeshima from El-Makroun in Egypt.
The mix of domestic and international transfers indicates the growing reach of Nigerian football.
Among other moves, League leaders Remo Stars confirmed the signing of striker Samson Olasupo on a free transfer from Radnicki Sr. Mitrovica in Serbia, marking a return to the NPFL for the player who previously played for Sunshine Stars and Katsina United.
Remo are showing their intention to improve on their campaign-leading 14-goal difference while adding to the eight-point lead they have atop the standings.
The transfer activity included movement between many other NPFL clubs.
Teams like Rivers United, FRSC, and Bendel Insurance all participated in player exchanges, with some focusing on young talent while others opted for experienced players to help their immediate needs.
Each club followed different strategies based on their goals for the remainder of the season.
These transfers will affect how teams perform in the coming months of the NPFL season.
The clubs have now finished their squad adjustments, setting up an interesting second half of the 2024/2025 campaign.
The success of these transfers will become clear through the results on the football pitch in the weeks ahead.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
