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Hugo Ekitke chant: Lyrics, tune and story behind Liverpool’s song for their new striker

Hugo Ekitke chant: Lyrics, tune and story behind Liverpool’s song for their new striker
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Liverpool have endured a difficult 2025/26 campaign overall, but considering that he has been one of the few bright spots so far, it is no surprise that the Anfield faithful have already conjured a Hugo Ekitike chant.

The Reds parted ways with £446.5m in the summer of 2025 on a slew of big-money signings, but none have hit the ground running quite like the former Eintracht Frankfurt star.

Ekitike has chipped in with 11 goals and three assists since making his £79m switch to Merseyside, and Liverpool fans have already struck up a strong bond with their new number 22.

Here, 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.

Andy is a freelance sports writer with ten years of experience covering major sporting events across Europe. He has also been a season ticket holder at Old Trafford since 2008 and has visited over 40 football stadiums in the United Kingdom and abroad following the Reds.

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