Okunowo Joins Braintree On Loan - Ipswich Town News

Blues youngster Emmanuel Okunowo has moved to Vanarama National League Braintree Town on loan.

The 19-year-old joins Town keeper Henry Gray at Cressing Road, the New Zealand U20 international having made his loan switch earlier in the month. Braintree are away at Ebbsfleet on Saturday afternoon.

Okunowo spent time on loan at Needham Market, however, the stint was cut short by injury.

Having been with the Town academy since he was eight, Okunowo signed a pro deal in 2022 which runs until this summer.

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