Through official channels, Finnish Veikkausliiga side KuPS have announced the signing of Nigeria youth international Abubakar Aliyu following a successful trial.

The central defender has put pen to paper on a one- year contract with the Kuopio-based club, who have retained the option of prolonging his stay for 12 months at the end of the 2016 season.

Abubakar Aliyu went the distance in Thursday’s 1-1 draw with Finnish First Division side AC Oulu and was impressive.

The 19 - year - old cut all ties with Israeli team MS Ashdod at the end of the 2014 - 15 season following their demotion to the Liga Leumit, though there was an option to extend his contract.

He joins compatriot Azubuike Egwuekwe, Gbolahan Salami and Paul Onobi at KuPS.

Igho Kingsley

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