Barau FC winger Joseph Atule targets 20 NPFL goals this season

Barau FC winger Joseph Atule has set a personal target of scoring 20 goals in the 2026 Nigeria Premier Football League season, DAILY POST reports. The former Enyimba player recorded five goals and eight assists for Barau FC last season and says he is determined to improve his numbers this term.

His announcement comes as Barau FC, nicknamed the Maliya Boys, prepare to open their new campaign against Nasarawa United on Sunday, August 30, 2026. Atule is expected to be one of the key players for the side, and his goal output could heavily influence the team’s early‑season performance in the league.

In an interview with NPFL Media, Atule said, "I have sat and thought about it. I’ve also challenged myself about it. If I am not going to score 20 goals, it should be a lot of goals." Fans following the NPFL can watch whether the winger meets his ambitious target as the season kicks off today.

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/30/npfl-barau-fcs-atule-targets-20-goal-haul/