Junior Lokosa, the forward for Sporting Lagos, recently displayed a touching gesture of respect when he refrained from celebrating his goals against his former club, Kano Pillars, during their match on Monday.

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Sporting Lagos secured a convincing 3-0 victory, with Lokosa contributing a brace, and Jonathan Alukwu notching his fourth goal of the season.

In an interview with Sportsration, Lokosa shed light on his motivation behind this notable decision not to celebrate his goals against Kano Pillars.

The striker, who originally joined Kano Pillars in 2017 and subsequently became a goal-scoring sensation, expressed his deep respect for the club that played a pivotal role in his career. He acknowledged that it was Kano Pillars that paved the way for his Super Eagles dream to materialize.

“I signed for Sporting Lagos to score goals, so I was primarily doing my job against Kano Pillars. I didn’t celebrate my goals because Kano Pillars was the team that made me, and I will continue to respect the team. I fulfilled my Super Eagles dream through Kano Pillars,” Lokosa explained.

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Addressing the notion of a “slow start” to his season, Lokosa emphasized that in football, one must seize opportunities as they come. He remains focused on aiding his team in any way possible and highlighted the significance of securing a victory at home, considering their previous match’s result.

Junior Lokosa also touched upon his comfort settling in with Sporting Lagos. He expressed the ease of returning to his birthplace and how familiar faces in training and on matchdays have facilitated his transition.

Sporting Lagos, led by Lokosa, is now gearing up to face Lobi Stars in Lafia on Sunday for their Matchday 8 clash. With Lokosa’s commitment and respectful attitude, he continues to be a vital asset for his team, both on and off the field.