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Eastleigh signs Nelson Khumbeni on season-long loan from Gillingham

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 8:22 AM

Last updated Aug 7, 2026

Eastleigh signs Nelson Khumbeni on season-long loan from Gillingham
Summary

Eastleigh has secured midfielder Nelson Khumbeni on a season-long loan from Gillingham. The 23-year-old joined Gillingham from Bolton last year, making 22 appearances during the previous season. Khumbeni also has non-league experience from a successful stint with Fylde. He expressed enthusiasm about joining Eastleigh and meeting the team ahead of their upcoming match against Gateshead in National League action on Saturday.

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  • •Eastleigh signs Nelson Khumbeni on loan from Gillingham.
  • •Khumbeni made 22 appearances for Gillingham last season.
  • •He previously had a successful loan spell with Fylde.
  • •Eastleigh will face Gateshead in National League on Saturday.
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  • 8:22 AMYahoo Sports — Eastleigh sign midfielder Khumbeni on loan
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Eastleigh sign Gillingham midfielder Nelson Khumbeni on a season-long loan.

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