A former Western United player headlines the latest signings for Hume City ahead of the National Premier League.
Hume has announced four new signings in recent weeks ahead of the season kicking off next month.
Winger Adisu Bayew as its latest signing, with the 24-year-old have played 25 A-League games with United.
Previous to this, Bayew has played within the NPL system at Green Gully during two terms and at the Preston Lions, though injuries have limited his appearances in recent seasons.
“What drew me to join Hume City FC is the ambition to win,” Bayew said.
“After conversations with senior coach Nick Hegarty and the type of person he is, which is one hungry for success, it really resonated with me. I want to be part of a championship winning team, I want to win titles. “Also the style that I play suits the direction of Hume City.”
Defender Joshua Wilkins arrives at Hume having captained Northcote City in the Victorian Premier League 1 last season.
He brings plenty of NPL experience having been part of successful teams at Heidelberg and Port Melbourne.
Originally from Perth, Wilkins was part of the Heidelberg teams to win back-to-back the NPL premierships in 2017 and 2018.
“I played against Hegs (Nick Hegarty, Hume coach) and I know who he is as a person and I’ve heard some fantastic things about him as a coach, so I’m really excited to play for him,” Wilkins said.
“Obviously, Hume City is a fantastic club and rate them very highly, so I’m excited to represent the team.
“I really want to win trophies and I’m really excited to be back playing NPL. I’ve missed the competitiveness of playing at this level a lot.”
Centre back Brayden Spink has also joined Hume.
The 21-year-old started his football journey at the Gold Coast Knights before moving to Spain at the age of 17 to take an academy position. He also spenta pre-season with Newcastle Jets A-League youth team.
He joined South Melbourne last year and was part of the squad to win the inaugural Australian championship.
“I came to Hume City FC following a couple of chats with Hegs,” revealed Spinks.
“I liked the style he wants to play. I’ve heard good things about the club regarding its ambition and direction, which suits the style I want to play.”
Former Adelaide United youth player Frank Busasa is the other new signing.
A versatile player able to play left or right wing, 19-year-old Busasa was noted as a rising talent in South Australia’s NPL competition.
“I want to give the Hume City FC fans something to look forward to because I am hungry for success and I believe we can achieve it. That’s my aim and personally I want to contribute by playing good football.”
