Moussa Diarra has joined fellow Frenchman and former Barrow AFC team-mate Bedsente Gomis in signing for Dover.

The imposing (6ft 5ins) 28-year-old central defender and former Paris Saint-Germain junior spent two years with the Bluebirds after signing from National League South side Hampton & Richmond Borough.

In his time in Cumbria, Diarra made 88 appearances in the National League and FA Cup, scoring eight goals, including one against Whites in the final game of the 2016/17 season at Holker Street.

The Parisian becomes manager Chris Kinnear’s fourth new summer signing following the arrival of midfielder Gomis, defender Kevin Lokko and striker Inih Effiong.

Diarra arrived in the UK in 2011 and played for St Albans City before moving to Hemel Hempstead and then winning promotion from the Ryman League with Hampton & Richmond Borough.

Welcome to Crabble Moussa !

Defender Ejiro Okosieme has a signed a new deal to remain at Crabble.

The 23-year-old, who signed for Dover last October, made nine appearances in the National League last season after making his debut in the 2-2 draw at Bromley last December.

Ejiro started his career playing for Colchester United’s academy before joining Middlesbrough where he played for their under-18 and under-21 teams.

He also had a spell with Ryman League Chatham Town before joining Macclesfield Town in February 2017.

Ironically, Ejiro made his one and only appearance for The Silkmen as a substitute in the 2-2 against Dover at Crabble in April 2017.

Welcome back Ejiro!

Dover Athletic will host Wrexham when they start their 2018/19 National League campaign on Saturday, August 4th at 3pm.

Boss Chris Kinnear’s men are unbeaten in eight matches against the North Wales side, whose squad includes former Dover midfielder Nicky Deverdics.

Whites will then face back-to-back away trips to Bromley (August 7, 7:45pm) and Gateshead (August 11, 3pm) before ending the first week of National League competition with a home game against newly promoted Havant & Waterlooville.  (August 14th, 7:45pm)

The first Bank Holiday clash of the campaign sees Athletic travel to Leyton Orient on Monday 27th August (Kick off 3pm) and this year’s

Festive fixtures see Whites host Maidstone United on Boxing Day before Leyton Orient travel down to Kent on Saturday 29th December.

Dover travel to the Gallagher Stadium to play Maidstone on New Year’s Day.

The final game of the regular season will be at home to Sutton United on Saturday, April 27.

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Goalkeeper Chris Lewington has signed a new contract to stay at Crabble for a second season.

The 29-year-old joined Chris Kinnear’s side last August after leaving Welling United.

Prior to joining the Wings, Lewington had a brief spell playing for Margate in Vanarama National League South in 2016 after having his contract terminated by mutual consent at League One side Colchester United in the summer of 2015.

He had signed for Colchester, where he made two appearances, after making 143 appearances for then League Two club Dagenham & Redbridge.

Lewington started his career in the youth ranks at Charlton and also had stints with Dulwich Hamlet, Fisher Athletic, Sittingbourne and Leatherhead.

Welcome back Chris!

Dover Athletic are pleased to announce the signing of French midfielder Bedsente Gomis.

The 30-year-old, who made his début for Chris Kinnear’s side in the second half at Deal on Monday night, arrives at Crabble after scoring five times in 43 appearances for fellow National League side Barrow AFC last season.

He joined the Bluebirds from Sutton United in June 2017 after making 129 appearances for the Gander Green Lane club, scoring 15 goals.

The 5ft 11ins former Lens junior won the Sutton Supporters’ Club Player of the Year award in 2014/15 season, his debut season.

Gomis has also had spells with Spanish clubs Puertollano and Almeria before a brief stint at Southend United, which was followed by his move to Sutton.

Welcome to Crabble Bedsente !!