Trinidad's Kedie Johnson signs with French football club Lille OSC

Trinidad and Tobago footballer Kedie Johnson says she is grateful and excited to play top-flight football in France with her new club Lille OSC (Lille Olympique Sporting Club).

The Division One club announced the two-year signing on Tuesday, saying it is "ensuring the presence of a talented, young player who will have to acclimatise to a new culture and a new football.

"She can count on the presence of North American players to help her with her integration," it said.

Johnson has played with TT's under-15, under-17 and under-20 teams.

The club's website quotes the 22-year-old as saying, "I am really excited to join France and LOSC.

"Coming from TT, the opportunities are limited. I feel really lucky and grateful to be part of this team and to be able to show what I am capable of. I hope the fans will support us in this season to finish as high as possible."

She also posted to Instagram saying, "All things are possible with God."

Many have since congratulated her on social media, to which she replied: Thank you for the amazing support. We going with Jah and flying the flag high."

She previously played for US club Chattanooga FC.