Ibrahim Aliyu signs for Houston Dynamo

Nigerian striker Ibrahim Aliyu has joined Major League Soccer (MLS) club Houston Dynamo from fellow MLS side Columbus Crew.

The move was announced via the club’s website on Thursday, as the 24-year-old signed a contract through 2026 with a club option for 2027.

A familiar face is returning to the H!

Welcome back, Aliyu!
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— Houston Dynamo FC (@HoustonDynamo) March 12, 2026

Aliyu returns to Houston, where he previously made 90 appearances in all competitions between 2023 and 2025, totaling 12 goals and nine assists.

During his first stint, he contributed to several notable achievements, including Houston’s 2023 U.S. Open Cup title, a run to the 2023 Western Conference Final, and consecutive playoff appearances

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President of Soccer Pat Onstad, quoted on the club’s website, expressed satisfaction with the signing as he reminisced about Aliyu’s previous success in Texas.

“We are pleased to welcome Aliyu Ibrahim back to Houston, where he played an important role during two successful seasons with our Club.

As we continue evolving our system this season, we are looking to add depth to our wingback group, and Aliyu has the qualities to thrive in that role.

His ability to cover ground, attack space and contribute on both sides of the ball fits well with the expectations of our wide players. We look forward to welcoming him and his family back to the city of Houston.”

At the international level, Aliyu has represented Nigeria at the U-20 level, notably featuring in the Flying Eagles squad for the 2019 Africa U-20 Cup of Nation.