Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Nigeria international Kenneth Omeruo is set to make his official debut for Middlesbrough on Saturday.

At the start of this week, the 20 - year - old defender completed his loan switch to the Riverside Stadium from Chelsea.

Manager Aitor Karanka has included the highly rated starlet in his provisional roster for the trip to Blackpool, a game which corresponds to the 25th round of matches in the Championship.

Kenneth Omeruo has been handed the number 25 jersey for the remainder of the season.

Yakubu Aiyegbeni, Bartholomew Ogbeche and Ugo Ehiogu have represented Boro in the past.