Footy Naija
  • Home
  • News
  • EPL
  • La Liga
  • Ligue 1
  • Serie A
  • Esport
No Result
View All Result
Saturday, August 30, 2025
Footy Naija
  • Home
  • News
  • EPL
  • La Liga
  • Ligue 1
  • Serie A
  • Esport
No Result
View All Result
Footy Naija
ADVERTISEMENT

Two Nigerian stars on Eric Chelle’s watch banished from Chelsea

Sunday Patrick by Sunday Patrick
August 5, 2025
in EPL, News, Nigeria, Transfers
A A
Two Nigerian stars on Eric Chelle’s watch banished from Chelsea
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Chelsea appear to be clearing house ahead of the 2025/26 season and two Nigerian-eligible midfielders have been caught in the storm, Footynaija.com reports.

Carney Chukwuemeka and Lesley Ugochukwu have both been quietly removed from the senior players’ section on the club’s official website, according to the Mirror.

This is a strong indication that neither figures in Enzo Maresca’s plans for the upcoming campaign.

Related Post

Chelle, heed this warning: Aghahowa’s verdict on Super Eagles’ weakness after Unity Cup win

FULL LIST: Osimhen in, Boniface out as Super Eagles confirm final list for Rwanda, South Africa games

August 29, 2025
Forgotten Super Eagles midfielder with 42 caps backs Gift Orban to thrive at Hellas Verona

Forgotten Super Eagles midfielder with 42 caps backs Gift Orban to thrive at Hellas Verona

August 29, 2025
Top 10: Joseph Akpala and the greatest Nigerian goalscorers in Belgian Pro League history

Top 10: Joseph Akpala and the greatest Nigerian goalscorers in Belgian Pro League history

August 29, 2025
Ajibade, Okoronkwo shine as Super Falcons sweep top honours after WAFCON final thriller vs Morocco

WAFCON 2026 qualifiers: Champions Nigeria, South Africa, Ghana discover opponents

August 29, 2025

Chukwuemeka, 21, joined Chelsea from Aston Villa in 2022 but has struggled for regular playing time, spending the latter part of last season on loan at Borussia Dortmund.

Ugochukwu, also 21, arrived from Rennes in 2023 and was loaned out to Southampton last summer. Notably, he is the nephew of ex-Nigerian international Onyekachi Apam.

Despite Chukwuemeka and Ugochukwu’s youth international caps for England and France respectively, both players remain eligible to represent Nigeria at senior level.

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle is understood to be keeping close tabs on the duo as he continues to assess long-term midfield options for the national team.

Lesley Ugochukwu, authorized for medical at Burnley after permanent deal agreed with Chelsea.

Both Armando Broja and Ugochuwku sign on permanent deal, contracts to be signed and sealed this week.

Here we go. ✅ pic.twitter.com/DIa8wnQf20

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 4, 2025

Chelsea have already trimmed their squad significantly this summer, and the list of players omitted from the club’s website includes big names like Raheem Sterling and Ben Chilwell, both of whom are expected to leave before the window shuts.

The absence of Chukwuemeka and Ugochukwu from official listings suggests a move away from Stamford Bridge is imminent for both players.

Tags: Carney ChukwuemekaChelseaEric ChelleLesley UgochukwuSuper Eagles
Sunday Patrick

Sunday Patrick

Related Posts

Chelle, heed this warning: Aghahowa’s verdict on Super Eagles’ weakness after Unity Cup win
Africa

FULL LIST: Osimhen in, Boniface out as Super Eagles confirm final list for Rwanda, South Africa games

by Sunday Patrick
August 29, 2025
Forgotten Super Eagles midfielder with 42 caps backs Gift Orban to thrive at Hellas Verona
News

Forgotten Super Eagles midfielder with 42 caps backs Gift Orban to thrive at Hellas Verona

by Olaoluwa Komolafe
August 29, 2025
Top 10: Joseph Akpala and the greatest Nigerian goalscorers in Belgian Pro League history
News

Top 10: Joseph Akpala and the greatest Nigerian goalscorers in Belgian Pro League history

by Daniel Echoda
August 29, 2025
Next Post
27-time La Liga winners eyeing summer move for sensational Super Eagles striker – report

“Unbelievable journey” - Arsenal legend Ian Wright wants Premier League return for disgruntled Super Eagles star

Four things we learned from Nigeria’s thrilling 2-2 draw with Zanzibar ahead of CHAN opener vs Senegal

Nigeria 0-1 Senegal: Super Eagles B stumble in CHAN opener, fall to ruthless Lions

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

  • Trending
  • Comments
  • Latest
Cristiano Ronaldo’s children denied admission to Portugal’s top British school amidst parents’ concerns

Cristiano Ronaldo’s children denied admission to Portugal’s top British school amidst parents’ concerns

September 24, 2024
Bayer Leverkusen star attracts interest from Real Madrid, Man United, Man City, Arsenal

Bayer Leverkusen star attracts interest from Real Madrid, Man United, Man City, Arsenal

May 16, 2024
Atalanta and Nigeria star Lookman joins Africa’s richest man in 100 Most Influential Africans of 2024

Atalanta and Nigeria star Lookman joins Africa’s richest man in 100 Most Influential Africans of 2024

December 27, 2024
Carlo Ancelotti reveals Real Madrid’s biggest ‘problem’ following Kylian Mbappe struggles in La Liga debut

Carlo Ancelotti reveals Real Madrid’s biggest ‘problem’ following Kylian Mbappe struggles in La Liga debut

August 19, 2024
Roberto Baggio: Juventus & AC Milan great robbed at home during Italy’s loss to Spain at Euro 2024

Roberto Baggio: Juventus & AC Milan great robbed at home during Italy’s loss to Spain at Euro 2024

389
2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers: CAF reschedules Egypt vs. Burkina Faso match

2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers: CAF reschedules Egypt vs. Burkina Faso match

387
Al Nassr’s Cristiano Ronaldo set to shatter Saudi League goal record against champions Al Hilal

Al Nassr’s Cristiano Ronaldo set to shatter Saudi League goal record against champions Al Hilal

387
Inter Miami star Lionel Messi is MLS Player of the Month

Inter Miami star Lionel Messi is MLS Player of the Month

324
Chelle, heed this warning: Aghahowa’s verdict on Super Eagles’ weakness after Unity Cup win

FULL LIST: Osimhen in, Boniface out as Super Eagles confirm final list for Rwanda, South Africa games

August 29, 2025
Forgotten Super Eagles midfielder with 42 caps backs Gift Orban to thrive at Hellas Verona

Forgotten Super Eagles midfielder with 42 caps backs Gift Orban to thrive at Hellas Verona

August 29, 2025
Top 10: Joseph Akpala and the greatest Nigerian goalscorers in Belgian Pro League history

Top 10: Joseph Akpala and the greatest Nigerian goalscorers in Belgian Pro League history

August 29, 2025
Ajibade, Okoronkwo shine as Super Falcons sweep top honours after WAFCON final thriller vs Morocco

WAFCON 2026 qualifiers: Champions Nigeria, South Africa, Ghana discover opponents

August 29, 2025
Footy Naija

© 2025 Soccernet Media Limited.

  • About Us
  • Advertise
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact us

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • EPL
  • La Liga
  • Ligue 1
  • Serie A
  • Esport

© 2025 Soccernet Media Limited.