Kenneth Omeruo
Nigerian footballer with professional clubs
Born
October 17th, 1993
31 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Nigeria
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Born in Nigeria, a professional football defender has played in various European leagues. Omeruo began his career at the Nigerian club Standard Liege before moving to Chelsea FC in 2012. He spent much of his time on loan to clubs such as ADO Den Haag, where he gained significant playing experience. Omeruo has represented Nigeria in international competitions, including the FIFA World Cup and the Africa Cup of Nations. His defensive skills contributed to Nigeria winning the Africa Cup of Nations in 2013.
Played for Chelsea FC
Won the Africa Cup of Nations in 2013
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