Kwara United has confirmed the signing of former Kano Pillars striker Junior Lokosa ahead of the start of the 2021/2022 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season.
The former NPFL goal king after the club confirmed his arrival from Simba SC said the team’s determination and style of play motivated him to join Kwara United.
Lokosa, who has a cap for the Super Eagles said watching the team play is a delight, and the ambition of the club are factors that influenced his decision to team up with the Harmony Boys.
“The determination in the team, as well as the style of play are the major determinants of my choice of Kwara United Football Club.
“I will be happy, to contribute my quota towards making the team a champion at the end of the forthcoming season. Kwara United FC is a big team, with great ambition.
“I saw the team play at the Governor Dapo Abiodun Pre-Season tournament in Ijebu-Ode. They have good, matured and disciplined players, and that would also made me to give my best to the team.”
Junior Lokosa played for Kano Pillars during the 2017/18 NPFL season, finishing the season as top scorer with 19 goals. After trials in china, Lokosa joined Tunisian giants Esperance Sportive de Tunis in 2019, signing a two-and-a-half-year contract.
He had a stint with Tanzanian giant Simba Sports Club between January 2021 but left the club in March.
Lokosa will wear the No 19 shirt with the hope to have the same impact he did when he played for Kano Pillars in there NPFL.
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