The management of Kogi United has denied being in the know of their goalkeeper, Ogundare Detan’s transfer to Macedonia top division Shkupi FC,National Daily gathered.
The Nigeria National League, NNL side has distanced self from approving the deal for their first choice goalkeeper and is ready to take necessary actions if the news of Detan’s move was found to be true.
It was reported in some section of the media that the Flying Eagles’ keeper has signed a three year deal with Shkupi even with out his parent club’s approval.
Chairman of the club, Abdul Sule disclosed that though the club was aware of the interest from Shkupi but but the deal was finalized without United’s awareness.
He however said Kogi United still own the full ownership of Detan adding the club will be forced to seek legal action over the deal.
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“If any concrete offer comes for him and he’s willing to go, we will surely accept and wish him well but Kogi United will not take any shoddy deal involving Detan or any player here likely, we will investigate if the story is true and we will report to necessary authorities, we are a professional club and with our things professionally here,” the former Super Eagles’ player said.
Detan joined Kogi United from Kwara Football Academy, KFA in 2015 and have since become the club’s first choice between the sticks.
The 17 year old recently guided the Flying Eagles to qualify for the U20 AFCON slated for Niger Republic next year.