
(Charles Etim. Photo Credit: SportRation)
The Awka United has named Charles Etim their new captain.
He takes over from Ubong Essien, who joined Katsina United of the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, at the end of last season.
Etim, a former Golden Eaglets and Flying Eagles defender, was the team's assistant captain last season.
He will lead a four-man leadership group.
The others are Flying Eagles defender Somto Nnoli, Paulinus Okon and goalkeeper Okechukwu Johnson.
Okon was also named the club's Player of the Season last term.
Akwa United have started their campaign against Ekiti United at Uyo Township Staduim, On Sunday November 8.
Coach Paul Offor will lead the side.