CHARLESTON, S.C. – The Charleston Battery announced on Friday the club had signed midfielder Enock Kwakwa for the 2022 USL Championship season. Kwakwa will be available for selection for the Battery’s contest against Detroit City FC on Saturday and could make his home debut at Patriots Point on April 1.

“I am really honored to be with the Charleston Battery, they have welcomed me to the family and that’s what every player needs,” said Kwakwa. “I’m looking forward to this season with my new teammates and to winning games as a team.

“The move to the United States has been lovely so far and I’m enjoying it. I am so excited to play in front of our amazing fans on April 1, I can’t wait, but first is Detroit this weekend.”

The 27-year-old has amassed plenty of experience around Europe prior to his move to the USL Championship. Kwakwa came through the Manchester City FC Academy after being identified through the Right to Dream Academy in his native Ghana. He was a member of the Man City system at the same time as current Battery teammate Dominic Oduro, who also was part of the Right to Dream Academy.

Kwakwa most recently competed with Jönköpings Södra IF of the Swedish Superettan from 2019 to 2021, making 44 appearances across all competitions. Enock additionally played for Falkenbergs FF (Swedish Superttan) and Ullensaker/Kisa IL (Norwegian 1. divisjon) on full contracts from 2014 to 2019.

Battery Head Coach Conor Casey is looking forward to what Kwakwa can add to Charleston’s defensive midfield.

“Enock is very good with his technique, he's played football in Europe for a number of years, and he's got a great personality,” said Casey. “We're hoping he's going to be a big piece for us in the midfield. Kwakwa is good at turning in those little pockets of space and playing the ball forward while covering a lot of ground.”