Dartford have signed defender Richard Sho-Silva.

The 25-year-old impressed during pre-season and he joins the Darts ahead of their National League South trip to Braintree on Tuesday night.

Sho-Silva's arrival follows the new that Ronnie Vint will be out for up to three weeks with an ankle injury.

Vint suffered ligament damage during Dartford's 0-0 draw with Hungerford on Saturday.

He spoke on the eve of the new season about his commitment to the club, in light of interest from other clubs, but could now miss six matches.

Duane Ofori-Acheampong (knee) is not expected back playing until the August while fellow striker Andy Pugh also missed the season opener with a heel problem.

Sho-Silva counts Kidderminster, Stourbridge and American side Philadelphia Fury among his former clubs.