Junior Lokosa joins Kwara United

Kwara United FC have announced the signing of Junior Lokosa ahead of the upcoming 2021/2022 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season.

The NPFL side broke the news in a post on its official Facebook page on Wednesday.

The 26-year-old had been a free agent since he parted ways with Simba FC of Tanzania earlier this year.

Speaking at his unveiling, Lokosa highlighted United’s style of play as a significant factor that influenced his decision to join the Ilorin boys.

He also pledged to put in his best to ensure that Harmony Boys wins a continental ticket at the end of the season.

“The determination in the team, as well as the style of play, are the major determinants of my choice of Kwara United Football Club,” the former NPFL golden boot winner said.

“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 make me give my best to the team.”

Lokosa played for First Bank FC before moving to Kano Pillars in May 2017.

At the end of his second season with Pillars, he received the Eunisell Boot Award after his 19 goals placed him top of the NPFL scoring charts, earning him N3.8 million (N200,000 for each goal).

After trials in China, he joined Espérance Sportive de Tunis in 2019, signing a two-and-a-half-year contract.

His stint with the Tunisian club was not really productive, spurring a premature severance of contract between both parties.

The Nigerian then joined Simba FC where he played until last summer.