Waterford announce a pair of re-signings as Power and Sobowale commit to the club for 2022

Mark Russell of Finn Harps controls the ball against Oluwatunmise Sobowale of Waterford.

Sobowale in action for Waterford against Finn Harps. Credit: Clare McCahill (ETPhotos)

Waterford have announced another pair of re-signings with Darragh Power and Tunmise Sobowale committing to the club for the 2022 season.

Both players are Blues’ academy graduates with Power entering his third season with the first team having won the under-19 League with Waterford in 2019.

“First of all, I’m delighted to be back. I had a few chats with Ian and I really believe in what he’s trying to achieve this year,” Power said, speaking to the club’s website.

“Obviously last year was a hard year for everyone but I felt I’ve gained a lot of experience from it. I can’t wait for the season to start and I’m fully focused on getting Waterford back to the Premier Division.”

Sobowale had a spell with Finn Harps in 2018 and he spent the second half of the 2021 season on loan at Athlone Town where he made ten appearances.

“I have unfinished business with Waterford so I’m happy to be back. Last year didn’t go the way I expected it to personally and when Ian called and told me his plans for me and the club, it was a no brainer,” Sobowale told the club’s website.

“I’m here on a mission to get Waterford back into the Premier Division. It’s a shame how everything played out last season especially the second half.

“I felt with the way the boys performed that relegation was tough but we have a chance to make it right now.”

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