Guiseley pin down Nigerian midfielder Prince Ekpolo to new contract after impressive pre-Covid debut

The 26 year-old Nigerian joined the Lions as a non-contract player last season from Bet Victor side Glossop North End.

He made his debut off the bench at home to Darlington on January 21 and his first start was in the West Riding County Cup win at Goole Town on February 18. His display sealed a start in the following four league games and the County Cup semi-final win at Harrogate Town before Covid 19 brought an early end to the season.

“He is going to be massive for us, he will be a big part of our team going forward,” said Guiseley joint manager Russ O’Neill. “Prince took our physicality in the midfield area to a new level in the games he got in for us before Covid 19 ended the season. He was a non-contract player last season so it was our priority to secure him on a contract. I am now looking forward to seeing him move up to an even better level.

“Before bringing him to Guiseley I really thought that he had real potential and before lockdown came he had proved that he has got what it takes to play at our level in National League North. I think we will see the best of him in the coming season.”

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