2026/27 squads
Teams & players
A young squad built to compete — at least 60% under 23, every player on a pathway.
Men's first team
First-team squad
Goalkeepers
1
Ifeanyi NwosuGoalkeeper · Age 24
16
Samuel AdeyemiGoalkeeper · Age 21
31
Kelechi UmehGoalkeeper · Age 19
Defenders
2
Emeka OkaforRight-back · Age 22
3
Ibrahim MusaLeft-back · Age 20
4
Chukwuemeka ObiCentre-back · Captain · Age 27
5
Tobenna EzeCentre-back · Age 21
12
Osita NnajiCentre-back · Age 19
15
Yusuf BelloRight-back · Age 18
Midfielders
6
Nnamdi OkekeDefensive midfield · Age 23
8
Chinedu AnyanwuCentral midfield · Age 20
10
Obinna ChukwuAttacking midfield · Age 19
14
Adaeze NwaforCentral midfield · Age 22
17
Peter OgbonnaCentral midfield · Age 18
20
Daniel IheanachoWide midfield · Age 21
Forwards
7
Kingsley UdoRight wing · Age 20
9
Victor AmadiStriker · Age 22
11
Chidera NwankwoLeft wing · Age 19
19
Ebuka OnyemaStriker · Age 18
Technical staff
HC
Coach Adiele NwachukwuHead coach · CAF A Licence
AC
Blessing OkoroAssistant coach · CAF B Licence
SD
Sporting directorEuropean network · Analytics-led
PM
Performance & medicalSports science · Full-time unit
Hopeland Queens
Women's team
The Queens enter the Nigeria Women's Football League in 2026/27, sharing the club's facilities, staff and philosophy — with a pathway to the CAF Women's Champions League.
- Same badge, same standards — full integration with club medical, analysis and education programmes
- Free to watch in season one — bring the family to Nnewi
- Trials complete — a 20-player squad drawn from across Anambra State
NWFLleague registration confirmed for 2026/27
20players signed for the inaugural Queens squad
CAFWomen's Champions League — the long-term target
100%of Queens players in education or vocational training
Pathway teams
Academy sides
Hopeland fields age-group teams from U-13 to U-19 plus a development XI. Academy squads are announced through official channels — we do not publish personal details of minors online.