Kelly joined the Blues on loan from Salford City for the rest of the season at the beginning of March 2023. Born in the Netherlands, the teenage forward became the first Ammies academy player to play a league game for the club when he was handed a start away at Scunthorpe United in November 2021. Kelly made seven League Two appearances last term, with a further four games in the Cup. Earlier this season Nmai impressed on loan at Warrington Rylands, scoring six times in 14 games and being named the club’s January Player of the Month.