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New Town forward scores just hours after signing announcement

Wednesday, 13 November 2024 07:42

New Town forward Eno Nto scored the opener in Town's 2-2 draw last night.

Talk about starting with a bang!

Harrogate Town’s newest forward Eno Nto was on the scoresheet in last night’s Bristol Street Motors Trophy tie with Blackpool - just hours after it was announced he had signed for the club.

The 22-year-old, who has joined Town on a month-to-month contract, scored the opener in Town’s 2-2 draw at the EnviroVent Stadium last night.

It took Town’s new number 27 just 26 minutes to net as Town stormed into a 2-0 lead before half time.

But second half goals from Jordan Rhodes and Ryan Finnigan saw the visitors draw level before winning the penalty shootout 5-4.

Speaking about Nto before the match, Town Manager Simon Weaver said:

“I like the look of him, he's professional, determined and has got better and better throughout his trial.

"He'll get in behind, he'll run at people and from what I've seen of him in trainingi he's a dedicated young lad who wants to have a go and so far looks the part.

"We need to find goalscorers and people who aren't fearful in front of goal, we're not scoring enough goals it's as simple as that."

Born in Derby, Enomfon Uzoma Azuma Nto came through the ranks at The Rams' Academy and featured for the club at U18 level in their 2018/19 title winning season, as well as in the UEFA Youth League.

Nto then decided to continue his career in The USA with Notre Dame Fighting Irish, but would rejoin his boyhood club midway through the 2023/24 campaign.

Over in the States, Nto led his side's goalscoring charts last year with 11 in 22 and proved himself to be a composed finisher.

He departed Derby at the end of the 2023/24 season and can play on either wing or as a striker.

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