NNL: Sporting Lagos, Aliyu Baba shake hands to renew relationships for another season

Sensational striker, Aliyu Baba has extended his contract with Sporting Lagos for another season, Nigeriafootball.ng reports. 

The new contract will keep Baba with the Noisy Lagosians until 2026.

'Tiger' as Baba is fondly called joined the club from Abuja based football club, Mahanaim FC at the start of last football season and quickly became one of the integral members of Sporting Lagos. 

His contact renewal will further help his development just as it has encouraged continuity and stability for the modest club.

The talented striker has demonstrated exceptional skills and versatility as a player. 

He scored five goals in nine appearances for Sporting Lagos last season. 

Baba’s contract extension is expected to bolster Sporting Lagos’ chances of clinching a promotion ticket to the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, next season.

Ahmed Ghali: Ex Nigeria youth international switches clubs in Czech Superliga

Ahmad Ghali has completed a permanent move to SK Sigma Olomouc from Slovan Liberec in the Czech Republic top league.

The ex-player of Abuja-based Mahanaim FC sealed a three-year permanent deal with a subsequent one-year option, following a successful medical.

Expressing his excitement about the latest transfer, the former Nigeria U20 and MFM FC player said "I'm happy to be here, I'm excited to go to such a great club with great ambitions. I believe I will help the team".

 

He continued "It was a bit surprising for me. Everything was agreed within one week. I had to make a decision quickly, it wasn't exactly easy, but on the other hand I didn't have to think too long. 

"Sigma is a club that will play in Europe. I see it as a step forward in my career," said the 25-year-old Nigerian midfielder, who can play on both sides of the pitch.