Former Cabinteely midfielder Christian Lotefa signs for Athlone Town

Athlone Town have continued their impressive off-season business with the news that midfield powerhouse Christian Lotefa has joined the club ahead of the 2019 season.

Athlone have finished bottom of the First Division for the past two seasons, however there seems to be a bit more positivity towards the club during the off-season in comparison to previous campaigns.

Lotefa joins forces with the midlanders after a positive two-year stint at Cabinteely where the Congolese midfielder quickly established himself as a major driving force in the middle of the park.

The 24-year-old was most recently on the books at North Eastern Football League side Bellurgan United in Dundalk, having joined from Cabo during the summer.

The signing of Lotefa bolsters Terry Butler’s ranks significantly with the likes of Aaron Brilly, Cian Byrne, both formerly of Longford Town signing up for the club in recent weeks.

Former First Division title-winner with Wexford Youths, Shane Dunne, has also joined the club after a spell playing the US.