AFC Leopards striker Sydney Lokale has revealed the effects of pressure that comes with the demanding Ingwe fans and how he deals with it.Lokale joined the 12-time league champions in the last transfer window from Congolese side St. Eloi Lupopo, once again making a return to the local league after stints abroad.Manchester United’s Andre Onana part of 33-man Cameroon provisional squad to face Harambee StarsUnlike when he played for Kariobangi Sharks and KCB FC who had a sizable number of fans, Leopards boast of thousands of fans who throng their games and demand nothing less of wins and good performances.Speaking to the press after Leopards’ win over Nairobi City Stars, the Lodwar-born player who is a darling of the fans discussed the impact of such assurances.##NAJAVA_MECA_8380387##”Pressure from fans brings more encouragement and push compared to when you play in a team that does not have a huge number of fans. Like against City Stars, they were happy with the win,” said Lokale.The 24-year-old is enjoying his time at the Den even though he did not imagine himself to be one day caged.Ksh679 million-rated Kenyan midfielder on the radar of Brentford and Luton“I never thought I was going to play for AFC Leopards at some point. I had other offers but I chose to sign for Leopards,” he stated.Now that he has hit the ground running, the former Kariobangi Sharks man is determined to help Ingwe end their 26-year league title drought and walk home with the golden boot while at it.##NAJAVA_MECA_8380395##“My target this season is to win the FKF Premier League and the Mozzart Bet Cup with the team and on a personal note, to be the top scorer,” he said.The former KCB FC striker also took time to shed light on his infamous goal celebration against Bidco a fortnight ago.Details of Sofapaka’s Ksh2.2 million payment plan owed to former players“It is a celebration that has been done before and I just redid it. It is just saying ‘I am here so you can all relax’.”Additionally, he explained why he had to bulk up and transform from the lanky striker at Kariobagi Sharks to the burly one at Ingwe.##NAJAVA_MECA_8380361##“Professionally, there are things you need to have and one of them is a good physique. In football, our bodies are the tools of trade and so there is a need to be in the best condition one can,” he explained.Lokale has earned a call-up to the national team ahead of the back-to-back games against Cameroon.
