SOUTHEND United striker Amadou Ba has joined National League side Dartford on a month long loan.

The 20-year-old has made 12 appearances for the Shrimpers since signing just before the start of last season.

But the Frenchman will now be spending the next four weeks with Dartford.

Ba was watched by Dartford boss Adam Flanagan – who was previously in charge of Concord Rangers – in the Premier League Cup against Oxford United last week.

The forward has gone straight into the Dartford squad for tomorrow’s game with Eastbourne Borough.