Karela United has secured the permanent signing of midfielder Malik Abubakar, the club have announced.

A statement read: "We're delighted to announce the permanent signing of Malik Abubakar from Bechem United. "After an impressive loan spell, Malik has cemented his place in our team with his exceptional skills, work ethic, and goal scoring prowess. "Management is thrilled to have him on board permanently, and we're excited to see his continued growth and contributions to our success." Karela survived relegation after finishing 14th on the table with an 11-15-8 record.