NPFL: Ikorodu City sign defender Afeez Bankole from Kwara United

Ikorodu City have bolstered their defensive options ahead of the new NPFL season by bringing in Afeez Bankole, who joins the club as a free transfer from fellow top flight side Kwara United.

Bankole spent last season as a regular fixture for Kwara United, gaining valuable experience in the Nigeria Premier Football League that Ikorodu City will now be hoping to tap into.

His arrival is seen as a move to strengthen the club’s backline heading into the new campaign, with the defender expected to bring both composure and know-how to a squad looking to push for better results this time around.

The signing comes on the back of a disappointing previous season for the Lagos side, who narrowly missed out on securing a continental qualification spot despite their efforts.

That near miss appears to have shaped the club’s transfer approach, as they look to add depth and quality in key areas to avoid a repeat of last term’s frustrations.

Ikorodu City have already given fans reason for optimism, opening their new league campaign in style with a comfortable 3-1 victory over Ranchers Bees.

That result has set an encouraging tone early in the season, and the addition of Bankole will likely be viewed as another step toward building a more competitive squad capable of challenging higher up the table.

With the transfer now completed, attention turns to how quickly Bankole can settle into his new environment and contribute to a team aiming to go one step further than last season, both domestically and potentially on the continental front.