Ahead of this weekend’s match with Chelmsford, we are pleased to welcome athletic striker Amaru Kaunda to the club, on an initial month’s loan from Cambridge United.

Amaru, 18, penned pro terms at the Abbey Stadium in the summer and has made four senior appearances for the U’s this campaign, scoring against Chelsea U21s in the EFL Trophy. Having spent last season on loan at Biggleswade FC, scoring 9 times in 13 appearances, he gained further senior experience with St Ives Town earlier this season.

“It’s not just about adding a forward, it’s all about the type of forward, one that we haven’t had maybe since Hish,” said Gavin Macpherson. “Something a bit different to what we’ve already got.”

“He’s a young lad learning his trade and is local from Hendon. Cambridge think very highly of him and he was one of two given a pro contract there at the start of the season. They feel a 28-day loan will be beneficial and we were quick enough to fend off another Step 2 side.”

Welcome, Amaru!