Nigerian-British defender nets debut goal for Chelsea youth squad

Posted : 27 April 2023

In an eventful U18 Premier League clash at Motspur Park on Wednesday evening, the Chelsea youth teams experienced a 5-2 defeat against Fulham, despite the notable achievement of England U17 international Somtochukwu Boniface, who hails from Nigerian descent, scoring his debut competitive goal for the Blues.

Nigerian coach Hassan Sulaiman demonstrated his trust in the young talents of Boniface and winger Tyrique George by including them in the Starting XI, while Chinonso Chibueze added fresh energy to the game as a substitute with fourteen minutes remaining.

The match commenced with an impressive display from Fulham's Aaron Loupalo-Bi, who utilized his remarkable skill to bypass two defenders and find the back of the net, opening the scoring for the home side during the first half.

However, the determined Boniface swiftly responded two minutes into the second half, unleashing a rocket of a shot into the top corner, leveling the score with an exquisite display of teamwork.

This significant milestone marked Boniface's inaugural goal for the Chelsea youth teams, a commendable achievement considering it came in his nineteenth appearance in the U18 Premier League.

Despite Boniface's efforts, Fulham regained their lead as Loupalo-Bi capitalized on a rebound after his initial shot was parried away by the goalkeeper, reestablishing the home side's advantage.

As the game approached its conclusion, Terrell Works extended Fulham's lead, dampening any hopes of a comeback from the young Blues.

Nevertheless, Ato Ampah ignited a glimmer of belief among the Chelsea players and supporters when he found the net, scoring their second goal in the 84th minute.

Unfortunately for Chelsea, any potential comeback was swiftly extinguished by further goals from Callum Osmand and Chibuzo Nwoko, ensuring a comprehensive victory for the dominant hosts.

Despite the disappointing outcome, this fixture served as a valuable learning experience for the talented players in both squads, offering them an opportunity to hone their skills and develop as future football stars.

The result leaves Chelsea occupying a fifth position in the U18 Premier League table after completing 21 games, accumulating a total of 34 points.

Nigerian-British defender nets debut goal for Chelsea youth squad

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