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A move appears to be in the works, as Katsina United have entered contract negotiations with Elijah Akanni, the midfielder whose deal with Enyimba expired at the end of the 2024–25 season. The 23 year old, who featured regularly for Enyimba under coach Stanley Eguma, is expected to complete a transfer before the new Nigeria Premier Football League season kicks off .
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We acknowledge the strategic ambition behind Katsina United’s pursuit of Elijah Akanni. A creative midfielder with consistent playing time and an eye for influence, he offers not just energy, but vision through the middle of the pitch.
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For Akanni, this move represents a pivotal moment. Leaving Enyimba the "People’s Elephants" and one of Nigeria’s most decorated clubs opens the door for reinvention. He has the chance to become a creative nucleus at Katsina, and help power their mid-table ascent.
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From the club’s perspective, securing a homegrown talent with proven NPFL experience is astute. Fans crave players who understand the league’s rhythm and can deliver matches. By tapping into Akanni’s availability, Katsina United show they're not just building a squad they're laying foundations for consistency and flair. We sense this could be a defining addition for both player and club.
Did You Know?
joined Enyimba FC from MFM in 2022, [initially leaving](https://wiki.madeca.de/index.php?title=User:Yetta90P146794) the club after MFM were relegated .
His contract with Enyimba ran until the end of the 2024–25 season, when it expired, making him a free agent .
During the 2024–25 campaign, Akanni was a regular feature under coach Stanley Eguma, demonstrating the trust placed in him by the club’s management.
[Katsina](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/football-culture/ahmed-musas-2024-earnings-unveiled-astonishing-net-worth-revealed/) United, dubbed The Changi Boys, host matches at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium, which has a capacity of approximately 35,000 spectators.
Enyimba appointed Stanley Eguma as [head coach](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/news/interviews/champions-league-spot-a-big-motivation-for-forest-awoniyi/) on 29 December 2024, replacing Yemi Olanrewaju .
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