Forward Goteh Ntignee returns to Cavalry FC on multi-year deal
Cavalry FC has added another Albertan to the roster.
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Coaldale-raised forward Goteh Ntignee returns to Cavalry FC after previously representing the club during the 2022 and 2023 seasons.
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The 23-year-old made 20 appearances for the Canadian Premier League side before earning a then-league-record transfer to FC Annecy in France's Ligue 2 in August 2023, where he remained under contract until earlier this year.
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'We are delighted to welcome Goteh back to the club,' said Cavalry GM/head coach Tommy Wheeldon Jr. 'He is a dynamic and skilled attacking player that can cause issues for any defence in this league. I'm sure our fans will be excited to see him in the Cavalry jersey once again.'
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Ntignee will be eligible to appear for Cavalry following the opening of the secondary transfer window on July 24 and pending receipt of his international transfer certificate.
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'I'm very happy to be back at the club,' said Ntignee, who's new contract runs through 2027 with an option for a further year. 'I'm very hungry to win games and can't wait to get started with the squad.'
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