Right-back Kanayo Megwa has signed a 'fully deserved' new contract to extend his stay at Hibs.

The 20-year-old has put pen-to-paper on a deal that keeps him at Easter Road until at least 2028. Megwa has graduated into David Gray's first-team setup this season after an impressive spell at Championship side Airdrieonians last term. He has already amassed over 50 senior SPFL appearances, and is a player the head coach is keen to continue working with.

Gray paid tribute to Megwa's commitment to improving himself, urging him to continue pushing for a starting berth in his first XI.

“I’m really pleased that Kanayo has committed his future to the club," said Gray. "He has quietly gone about his business in the last few years and he fully deserves and has earned a new deal. 

"Having worked with him for a few years now, I know he has a great attitude, and a real desire to get better every day. He is a great athlete who enjoys defending and is improving every day.  He has shown he is capable of making that step up into the first team and he needs to keep working hard to keep improving and push for that starting spot."

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Sporting director Malky Mackay believes his spell at the Excelsior Stadium in 2023/24 has allowed Megwa to push on. The youngster was a regular in a side which pushed for promotion to the Premiership, with Airdrie manager Rhys McCabe insisting he had the potential to become one of Scottish football's top right-backs. Megwa will battle with Lewis Miller and Chris Cadden for a place in the team this season, and Mackay is adamant he has a bright future.

 “We’re delighted that Kanayo has extended his contract with us," he said. "He has really kicked on since his loan spell at Airdrieonians last season, and he has proved that he is capable of adapting and competing at a high level. He already has over 50 senior appearances to his name, which is a good indication of where he is at and the bright future he has ahead of him.”

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