Four Nigerian Players Make Chelsea Premier League Roster; Solanke, Omeruo Not Listed
Published: August 13, 2016
English Premier League club Chelsea have announced their squad list for the 2016-2017 season, with four players of Nigerian descent making the roster.
Nigeria stars John Obi Mikel and Victor Moses, England youth-teamers Ola Aina and Fikayo Tomori are in line to represent the Blues in the league and FA Cup, the club have announced.
The Super Eagles skipper will retain the number 12 kit, Moses will wear number 15, while Tomori and Aina will wear the number 33 and 34 shirts respectively.
All of the aforementioned players have played in the Premier League for Chelsea, apart from Ola Aina but that could change in the coming weeks.
Defender Kenneth Omeruo and striker Dominic Solanke have not made the roster, fueling speculation that their future is far away from Stamford Bridge this term.
Ifeanyi Emmanuel
Photo Credit : chelseafc.com
Nigeria stars John Obi Mikel and Victor Moses, England youth-teamers Ola Aina and Fikayo Tomori are in line to represent the Blues in the league and FA Cup, the club have announced.
The Super Eagles skipper will retain the number 12 kit, Moses will wear number 15, while Tomori and Aina will wear the number 33 and 34 shirts respectively.
All of the aforementioned players have played in the Premier League for Chelsea, apart from Ola Aina but that could change in the coming weeks.
Defender Kenneth Omeruo and striker Dominic Solanke have not made the roster, fueling speculation that their future is far away from Stamford Bridge this term.
Ifeanyi Emmanuel
Photo Credit : chelseafc.com
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