Czech First League giants Sparta Prague have completed the signing of Nigerian midfielder Linus Zika from Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, side Sporting Lagos.

Sporting Lagos confirmed the transfer in a statement on their official website.

“We are delighted to announce the transfer of academy graduate Linus Zika to 14-time Czech champions Sparta Prague,” the club stated.

Zika progressed through the Sporting Lagos Football Academy and represented the club at the 2025 Gothia Cup before earning promotion to the first team ahead of the 2025/26 Nigeria National League season.

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The midfielder made seven appearances in the NNL last season, helping Sporting Lagos secure promotion to the NPFL.

Sporting Lagos described the transfer as another major boost for the club’s youth-development programme.

“This move highlights progress in our youth-first policy, establishing us as a pathway club for young players to earn big moves abroad,” the statement added.

Zika will initially link up with Sparta Prague’s reserve team, where he will train under the guidance of manager Luboš Loučka.

The move represents another significant step in the youngster’s development as he begins his European adventure with one of Czech football’s most successful clubs.

By Adeboye Amosu

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