Liverpool's title defence has not gone according to plan in 2025/26, but one bright spark from an otherwise disappointing campaign has the Reds' new number 22, and it is no surprise that the Anfield faithful have already cooked up a Hugo Ekitike chant.
The young striker made a lightning-quick start to life on Merseyside, netting in both the Community Shield against Crystal Palace and Liverpool's Premier League opener against Bournemouth, but he seemed to struggle after being sent off against Southampton in the EFL Cup back in September.
However, the former Eintracht Frankfurt man has found his feet this winter, building a formidable partnership with fellow ex-Bundesliga star Florian Wirtz, and fans will be hoping to see the duo in prime form against Manchester City on Sunday.
Read on as Football Ground Guide covers all you need to know about the Hugo Ekitike chant, including the lyrics, tune and origin of yet another catchy one from Liverpool.
Hugo Ekitike chant, lyrics and tune
The current Hugo Ekitike chant is sung to the tune of ‘Do the Conga' by Black Lace. For now, the lyrics are simply as follows:
Du du du, Hugo Ekitike,
Du du du, Hugo Ekitike,
Du du du, Hugo Ekitike,
Hugo Ekitike chant background
The Hugo Ekitike chant was heard as early as the player's first appearance at Anfield at the beginning of the 2025/26 Premier League season. The fact that he had a chant ready and waiting for him is a testament to how well he played in the Community Shield a week prior.
The Frenchman also scored in the match against Bournemouth, which only justified the chant further. After the game, Ekitike acknowledged the chant, but said that he would like it to be sung a little louder. He told reporters:
“I heard the song when I was in the corner. It was amazing. I’m very grateful, and I want to hear it louder next time! It was fun.”
Liverpool fans singing the Hugo Ekitike chant
FGG says: Will it stand the test of time?
Considering Liverpool fans are known for coming up with quite imaginative football chants, it's unlikely that this will become the ‘final' Hugo Ekitike song, but it works as a placeholder while someone with an acoustic guitar near Anfield comes up with something better.