Cardiff MET Signs Youngster Amani Babah from Newport County

Cardiff MET signs young full-back Amani Babah from Newport County, strengthening their squad for the Cymru Premier season. The 18-year-old made his debut for the Dracs in a 4-1 defeat to Pontypridd United.

Cardiff MET Signs Youngster Amani Babah from Newport County

Cardiff MET have signed young full-back Amani Babah from Newport County, strengthening their squad for the Cymru Premier season. The 18-year-old made his debut for the Dracs in a 4-1 defeat to Pontypridd United.

Babah featured for Newport County's youth team during the 2023/24 and 2024/25 seasons before stepping up to join the Exiles' first-team pre-season preparations last summer. He has now moved to Cardiff MET as he looks to continue his development in senior football.

Why it matters for Cardiff MET

The signing of Babah is part of a summer of change in Cardiff North, with several players departing and manager Nana Baah tasked with finding suitable replacements. Dan Lewis left to join Afan Lido, while Marinho Manga moved to Penybont, where he has featured in the UEFA Conference League.

Cardiff MET remain without a victory from their opening three league matches, although there have been encouraging signs in their performances. They suffered a late defeat against Ynyshir Albions on the opening day, conceding a last-gasp goal, before producing an impressive display to earn a point against newly promoted Caerphilly Athletic. Against Pontypridd on Saturday, August 15, Cardiff MET matched their opponents throughout the first half before the visitors turned the game on its head. Three goals in the space of just six minutes ultimately secured a 4-1 victory for Pontypridd, leaving the Dracs still searching for their first win of the season.

Experienced Gullick joins Cardiff MET

The Dracs have also added significant experience to their attack with the signing of striker Luke Gullick from Cymru South rivals Caerau Ely. Gullick perfectly marked his debut, scoring the equaliser against his former club Pontypridd United. The 39-year-old has joined following the departure of several forwards from the Dracs and will provide additional experience and firepower to their frontline. Gullick was named among the substitutes for Caerau Ely's opening-day fixture against Carmarthen Town, but now begins a new chapter with Cardiff MET. He enjoyed an impressive campaign last season, registering 10 goals and five assists in 27 appearances. The forward has enjoyed an extensive career, with previous spells including Pontypridd United, Trethomas Bluebirds, Chippenham Town and Swindon Supermarine. Gullick was a long-serving figure at Pontypridd and played an important role during their promotion-winning years. Since the formation of the Cymru South in the 2019/20 season, he has scored 34 goals in 69 appearances in the second tier.