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Katsina United appoint Usman Barau as new team captain

After appointing a new coach few days ago, the Changi Boys have also named a new skipper

Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) club Katsina United have named Usman Barau as their team captain ahead of the 2019/20 campaign.

The appointment of Barau, popularly referred to as 'Kante', was announced by the club chairman Abdulssamad Badamasi on Monday.

The energetic midfielder's appointment was imperative after the former captain Yinka David refused to renew his contract which expired at the end of last season

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Barau, in an interview with the club website, expressed delight at his new role and promised to lead by example.