Margate sign former Tottenham and Brighton striker Daniel Akindayini

MARGATE boss Nikki Bull has unveiled the signing of striker Daniel Akindayini on a one-year deal following his release from Brighton & Hove Albion.

The 20-year-old spent a month on loan at Hartsdown Park in February 2016 when he scored a brace on his debut in Margate’s 2-1 win over Basingstoke Town in the Vanarama National League South.

The former Tottenham Hotspur youngster played just 45 minutes more for the club in their 3-2 win at Chelmsford City, but an ankle injury brought a premature end to his loan deal and he returned to parent club Brighton & Hove Albion.

Bull, who has revealed his budget for the new season has been reduced by 70%, is delighted to have secured the striker ahead of the new season.

“Daniel is another top striker that we have added to our already impressive attacking options,” Bull told www.margate-fc.co.uk.

“Even though his time with us last season was cut short because of injury, U have seen enough of him to know he will cause team’s problems this year and score goals for us.”

Margate kick-off their pre-season campaign on Saturday with a visit from local rivals Ramsgate to Hartsdown Park (15:00).

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