Chatham Town have seen one of their own win a Football League move and are looking for the next big thing.

Defender Ike Orji, 19, signed a professional contract with League 2 Gillingham this week after impressing in the first team at Isthmian League South East title-chasers Chatham.

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Orji was handed a chance in the Chats’ senior side at the age of 16.

The club are currently looking for new players that could join their academy, with a ‘Talent ID Day’ for 15-19 year-olds taking place next week, on Wednesday, February 15 (10-12.30pm).

Chats say: “If anyone is interested in following Ike’s footsteps at Chatham then we have this year’s first academy trial at the Bauvill Stadium on Wednesday.”

Orji has been loaned back to Chats for the rest of the season while training full-time with the Gills.

Following the move to Priestfield, Chatham released a club statement, saying: “Ike has been part of the first team set-up since he was 16 and we’re delighted that he has the opportunity to progress his career at a Football League club.

“Chatham Town is a club that has and always will promote youth.

“Ike joins a long list of footballers that have started their career at the Chats and have gone on to become professional footballers.

“Everyone involved with Chatham Town would like to wish Ike well for the future.”

*Anyone interested in the academy trial can register for a place by emailing timmoffatt@chathamtownfc.com