Archives Tag: Kenneth Omeruo
Super Eagles Drop In FIFA Rankings
April 19, 2022
Nigerian senior men’s national football team, the Super Eagles, dropped two places in the latest FIFA football rankings released on Thursday, August 12, 2021. The Nigerian side also dropped from the 3rd to 5th spot in the African football rankings. Nigeria’s latest position in world football is hardly surprising as a string of defeats in … Continue reading Super Eagles Drop In FIFA Rankings
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2022 AFCON Qualifiers: Adeleke Adekunle Replaces Omeruo
April 19, 2022
In the spirit of replacements inside the Super Eagles camp, yet another invitee has been replaced by head coach, Gernot Rohr. Read more about Sports Abia warriors defender, Adeleke Adekunle has been called up to the Super Eagles to replace Kenneth Omeruo who is recovering from an injury and has been restricted by Leganes from … Continue reading 2022 AFCON Qualifiers: Adeleke Adekunle Replaces Omeruo
Omeruo Aims To Equal Yobo and Enyeama’s National Team Records
April 19, 2022
Super Eagles of Nigeria and Leganes of Spain defender, Kenneth Omeruo, has made public his desire to emulate the likes of ex-Nigerian internationals, Joseph Yobo and Vincent Enyeama who both have 101 caps each after over a decade with the Eagles, leaving them as the most capped Super Eagles players of all time. Omeruo, 26, … Continue reading Omeruo Aims To Equal Yobo and Enyeama’s National Team Records
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2018 AFCON: Nigeria Prepares To Face South Africa
April 19, 2022
Nigerian are widely distressed by the number of players that have picked up an injury ahead of Nigeria’s big face-off against South Africa next month. The Super Eagles currently have a cozy seat atop the Group E table with nine points, nonetheless, their game against the Bafana Bafana, in Johannesburg, on 17th of November 2018, … Continue reading 2018 AFCON: Nigeria Prepares To Face South Africa
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Omeruo Heads Back to Middlesbrough on Loan
April 19, 2022
If recent reports are anything to go by, 20-year-old Kenneth Omeruo who started all four of Nigeria’s matches in this summer’s World Cup in Brazil, will return to the Riverside Stadium to work with Aitor Karanka. The young Nigerian footballer has revealed that he is set to return to Middlesbrough on loan this … Continue reading Omeruo Heads Back to Middlesbrough on Loan
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Omeruo Chased by Club Sides as Chelsea Want Him Back
April 19, 2022
Kenneth Omeruo started the year with a loan spell at Middlesbrough and was set to make a big move to a Premier League club side with great resistance from his parent club. Newly promoted English Premier League side, Queens Park Rangers are interested in taking on Nigeria World Cup defender on loan from Chelsea for … Continue reading Omeruo Chased by Club Sides as Chelsea Want Him Back
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Kenneth Omeruo Attempts to Break into Chelsea FC’s First Team
April 19, 2022
Fresh from an outstanding performance in the ongoing World Cup in Brazil, Kenneth Omeruo has received applause and he has been tipped to replace John Terry in the Jose Mourinho-coached team, Chelsea FC. Chelsea is so pleased with the performance of Nigerian defender Kenneth Omeruo at the World Cup that they may not ship … Continue reading Kenneth Omeruo Attempts to Break into Chelsea FC’s First Team
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Super Eagles’ Kenneth Omeruo, Extend Chelsea Deal
April 19, 2022
Super Eagles defender and Chelsea player, Kenneth Omeruo, has sealed a long-term deal with the club after agreeing on a three-year contract extension that will keep him at Chelsea until 2018. The 20-year-old defender, who is part of the Nigeria World Cup squad preparing for the team’s pre-World Cup friendly with Scotland, is excited about the deal. … Continue reading Super Eagles’ Kenneth Omeruo, Extend Chelsea Deal
Nigeria Wins Mandela Challenge
April 19, 2022
Uche Nwofor scored a second half brace to give the Super Eagles a resounding 2-0 win over their South African counterparts in the Nelson Mandela Challenge on Wednesday night. The VVV Venlo of Netherlands striker repaid Keshi’s faith in him with two well-taken goals to help Nigeria win the annual event. Mikel Obi, Kenneth Omeruo, … Continue reading Nigeria Wins Mandela Challenge
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Chelsea to Loan out Omeruo
April 19, 2022
Chelsea coach, Jose Mourinho is looking to loan out Nigerian defender, Kenneth Omeruo for the incoming season. The 19-year old signed on with Chelsea in 2012 from Standard Liege of Belgium but was immediately farmed out on loan to Ado Den Haag in the Dutch Eredivisie. Liverpool, Swansea, West Bromwich Albion are some of the … Continue reading Chelsea to Loan out Omeruo
By arinzeude
Omeruo returns to Chelsea
April 19, 2022
Super Eagles defender Kenneth Omeruo will return to Chelsea for pre-season training on July 24. Omeruo joined the London side from Standard Liege in 2012 but was immediately loaned out. Chelsea coach, Jose Mourinho has revealed his admiration for the defender who spent last season on loan at Dutch club, ADO Den Haag. Omeruo has … Continue reading Omeruo returns to Chelsea
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5 Things Kenneth Omeruo can bring to Chelsea
April 19, 2022
Much has being said about the young Nigerian defender, spanning from his exploits at the FIFA Under-17 World Cup held in Nigeria to the just concluded Confederations Cup held in Brazil. This kid, who is owned by Chelsea FC but plied his trade for Den Haag last season on a season-long loan, has emerged as … Continue reading 5 Things Kenneth Omeruo can bring to Chelsea
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AFCON 2013: Super Eagles Player Profile – Kenneth Omeruo
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude Kenneth Josiah Omeruo was born in Kaduna on October, 17 1993 but started his career at Standard Liege in Belgium. He played for Nigeria at the junior World Cup in Colombia in 2011. He was transferred to English Premier League giants, Chelsea in 2012 and was immediately loaned out to ADO Den … Continue reading AFCON 2013: Super Eagles Player Profile – Kenneth Omeruo
