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Cruz Azul Femenil Finalizes Free-Agent Deal for Uchenna Kanu

The Nigerian striker returns to Liga MX from Racing Louisville with a championship pedigree from her prolific spell at Tigres.

Overview

  • Kanu arrived in Mexico City on December 27 to join Diego Testas’s squad for the Clausura 2026 campaign.
  • She is scheduled for medical tests before signing and beginning training, with a possible debut on January 5 against León.
  • Upon arrival, she said Cruz Azul’s recent progress motivated her move and stated her goal is to help the team reach the final.
  • The 28-year-old returns with 22 goals in 38 matches and a league title at Tigres, plus six goals across three seasons with Racing Louisville.
  • RÉCORD credits Fernanda Pons with closing the free‑agent deal and reports her earlier knee issue has been resolved, while coverage in Mexico projects an attacking partnership with Aerial Chavarin.