New signing Duane Ofori-Acheampong is relishing the chance to play regular football in a promotion-chasing Dartford side.

The 23-year-old joined the club on Tuesday night, ending manager Tony Burman’s summer-long search for a striker.

Ofori-Acheampong, released by Dover at the end of last season, was a bit-part player under Chris Kinnear but hopes things will be different at Princes Park.

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He said: "It’s been a busy summer for me. I was trying to stay in the Conference but a better decision for me was to come to Conference South.

"I’ve never had a full season where I’ve gone all the way. I believe I can play in a higher division but this was definitely a good fit for me.

"Meeting the gaffer was a big deal for me, it seems like he’s got good ambition and it’s a nice club.

"He spoke about when they were in Conference Premier, they stayed up due to a reprieve and he didn’t think they were ready but this is a chance to go up.

"The main aim for Dartford is to get promoted, whether that’s by the play-offs or winning the league."

Ofori-Acheampong towers above his team-mates at 6ft 4in but he insists he’s much more than a target man.

He said: "Straight away, people think ‘he’s a big lump, just kick the ball to him’ but I’m more suited to the ball on the floor.

"I like the ball at my feet or in behind, I like to put myself about and cause trouble as much as I can.

"At Dover, I didn’t get as much game time as I wanted so I wasn’t able to get the momentum I needed to hit the targets I set for myself.

"That’s a big thing for me, getting fit, playing regularly and seeing what I can do."