diff --git a/srcpkgs/libsodium/template b/srcpkgs/libsodium/template
index c770b2ba72..a499d9cfcf 100644
--- a/srcpkgs/libsodium/template
+++ b/srcpkgs/libsodium/template
@@ -3,6 +3,7 @@ pkgname=libsodium
 version=0.7.0
 revision=1
 build_style=gnu-configure
+configure_args="lt_cv_prog_compiler_static_works=yes"
 short_desc="A modern and easy-to-use crypto library"
 maintainer="Juan RP <xtraeme@gmail.com>"
 license="ISC"