A 13 goal breakout season in the NPFL has earned Ikorodu City forward Joseph Arumala his move into Egyptian top flight football.
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Ikorodu City striker Joseph Arumala has completed a permanent transfer to Egyptian Premier League club Al Ittihad.
Arumala joins the Alexandria-based club after a standout debut NPFL season, in which he scored 13 goals and provided two assists for the Oga Boys. Despite his individual form, it wasn’t enough to secure continental football for Ikorodu City, who finished fourth in the league table.
A Breakout Season In Lagos
Arumala arrived at Ikorodu City ahead of the 2025/26 season and quickly established himself as a key figure in the side, with his direct running, pace and eye for goal making him a fan favourite during his time at the Lagos club. Ikorodu City sent a farewell message to the striker on X following confirmation of the move, wishing him well as he begins this next chapter of his career in Egypt.
📌 Did You Know?
- Al Ittihad, Arumala’s new club, are based in Alexandria and are one of the oldest football institutions in Egypt.
- Arumala’s move continues a growing trend of NPFL forwards earning transfers to Egyptian and wider North African top flight clubs.
- His 13 goal haul made him one of the standout performers of the 2025/26 NPFL season, despite Ikorodu City narrowly missing out on continental qualification.
- Ikorodu City finished fourth in the NPFL for a second consecutive season, a period that has also produced other academy graduates earning European moves.
- Arumala previously said the Golden Boot wasn’t his personal priority, framing his goals as part of a broader focus on helping the team succeed.
