Official : Czech champions Slavia Prague sign former Nigeria U23 midfielder

Through their official website, Czech Republic champions Slavia Prague have announced the signing of former Nigeria U23 international Ubong Ekpai.

The 25-year-old arrives at Slavia Prague on a free transfer following the expiration of his contract with Viktoria Plzeň.

The agreement between Ekpai and last season's Europa League quarter-finalist will keep him in the Czech Republic capital until the end of the 2023-2024 season.

He wore the jerseys of Kano Pillars and Akwa United in his homeland, followed by spells at Maccabi Haifa, Slovan Liberec, Fastav Zlín and Viktoria Plzeň.

After putting pen to paper, Ekpai told the club's official website : "Slavia won the league and I suppose there is a difficult season ahead of us.

"We will have to fight to reach again everything we want. My dream is to defend the title with Slavia, defend the Cup and win all available trophies.

"I am looking forward to the cooperation with Slavia coaching staff. Manager Trpišovský is like my father. I have played under his guidance already in Liberec. He knows me and we both know what to expect from each other".

Ekpai links up with Nigeria international Peter Olayinka at Slavia Prague and is in line to feature in the qualifying rounds of next season's Champions League.

Igho Kingsley

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