Goalkeeper Daniel Jinadu saves penalty on eventful Dover Athletic debut in 1-1 National League South draw at Taunton Town after joining on loan from Maidenhead United

Goalkeeper Daniel Jinadu enjoyed an eventful weekend Dover debut.

Former Dartford and Margate keeper Jinadu joined on loan from Maidenhead and featured in the 1-1 National League South draw at Taunton last Saturday. He replaced another loan keeper, David Aziaya, who has returned to Bromley.

Jinadu, on an initial two-month loan, conceded early and gave away a first-half penalty - only to save the spot-kick - as striker George Nikaj’s equaliser earned basement boys Dover a hard-fought point.

Boss Jake Leberl said: “Dan’s one that hasn’t played competitive football all season, but I’ve heard good things about him.

“Obviously, he had been at Maidenhead so [manager] Alan Devonshire took him. That says a lot to me.

“He’s a local lad and lives not too far from our training ground. We could have taken another keeper out of a Premier League club or another club, but Dan has a bit of experience.

“It was his first game on Saturday and you can see his attributes already. As he plays more games, hopefully he will get better.”

Taunton struck in the fourth minute through a goal which was initially flagged for offside before the call was overturned.

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Jinadu then denied winger Ross Stearn from the spot before Nikaj nodded in left-back Bailey Akehurst’s free-kick to ensure they left for the long trip home with something for their efforts.

“I was happy with a point,” Leberl reflected.

“Going into it, we were looking for a little bit more with the current (financial) situation down there. But they still had a good core of players and a good bench.

“We started like we had just travelled for five hours - which we had - but then we got into the game.

“I was pleased to see George Nikaj get a goal. We felt