Sierra Leone International David Sesay made his Eastbourne Borough debut as Tarrell Whittaker scored the decisive goal for Hemel Hempstead.

Sesay, 25, started the tie as the Conference South side substitute’s Whittaker strike after 67 minutes proved the difference in the game of two halves at Focus Community Arena.

The 1-0 defeat leaves the Sports 20th in the National League South standings, with 20 points from 21 games.

Born in Brent, Sesay joined Watford in 2007, turning professional in June 2016. Last season, he made 35 appearances for Weymouth and scored twice, having played an integral role in helping them escape relegation on the final day of last season.

Born in Brent, Sesay joined Watford in 2007, turning professional in June 2016. On 25 November, Eastbourne Borough confirmed the Sierra Leone defender signing.

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