PAPILLION, Neb. – Union Omaha today announced the signing of Lagos Kunga, pending league and federation approval. Kunga's signing adds another attacking threat to Omaha's offense ahead of a final push for the 2023 USL League One Playoffs.

Kunga grew up playing in the academy system for Major League Soccer side Atlanta United FC, scoring 10 goals in 21 appearances for the U-18 squad. He played on loan with ATLUTD's then-affiliate Charleston Battery in 2017 before his Homegrown Player status went into effect with Atlanta.

Kunga spent 2018 with Atlanta United 2, scoring five goals in the club's inaugural USL Championship season. The Angola native also spent time with fellow Championship sides Memphis 901 FC and Phoenix Rising FC, winning the 2020 USL Championship Western Conference Final with the latter.

Most recently in 2023, Kunga helped USL League Two side Des Moines Menace reach the USL League Two Central Conference Final. Internationally, Kunga has earned four caps for the U-20 USYNT, scoring a goal at the FIFA U-20 World Cup in South Korea.

"Lagos is a talented and hard-working player that will give us some extra quality in the final third going into the closing stages of the season," Omaha Head Coach Dominic Casciato said. "He’s got a team-first attitude and is an exciting player to watch, so I’m sure our fans will take to him quickly as we welcome him to the squad."

"Lagos showed a ton of attacking ability in his League Two matches this season with Des Moines," Omaha General Manager Peter Marlette said. "He comes in as an excellent reinforcement to help us push for a title this season and sets us up well for 2024."

"Many thanks to the club for providing me this opportunity," Kunga said. "I’m very excited to join such a wonderful club with a very good history in this league. Excited to meet everyone and the supporters, and I look forward to joining my teammates very soon and starting my campaign."