Eastbourne Borough are delighted to announce the loan signing of John Shamalo from EFL League Two side Barrow for the rest of the season.

The 21-year-old forward joined the Bluebirds this month and has been sent on loan straight away to The Sports after a successful first half of the season with Barton Rovers.

Born in Congo DR, he has scored 15 goals and provided eight assists across 29 games for the Southern League side this season.

Boss Adam Murray said: “John is someone we have had our eye on for a while.

“He is a striker in form and has had a great season so far. He has earned himself a move to the Football League and we have been fortunate to get him on loan for the rest of the season.

“He will bring more fire power to add to the top forwards we already have in the building.”

Shamalo played youth football for Luton Town, but then took a break from football in his mid-teens. However, after playing for his local college, he joined AFC Dunstable where he made his first team debut when he was 17.

After scoring six goals in 13 games at the start of last season, he joined Barton Rovers where he enjoyed a prolific goalscoring return, thus earning his move to the EFL and Barrow.

We look forward to seeing John in a Borough shirt!