Nigeria-Eligible Midfielder Appointed Chelsea Captain For 2019-2020 FA Youth Cup

Published: December 16, 2019

Faustino Anjorin has been appointed as Chelsea captain for the 2019-2020 FA Youth Cup, the Blues informed through their official website on Monday, December 16.

Chelsea begin their campaign against Huddersfield Town at Kingsmeadow on Wednesday evening and at least four players of Nigerian origin are eligible to represent the Blues, including Anjorin, Jordan Aina, Prince Adegoke and Kelechi Chibueze.

An England U19 international, Anjorin made his FA Youth Cup debut back in the 2017-2018 season and helped Chelsea win the competition, scoring 3 goals in 6 matches.

Speaking ahead of the third round tie against Huddersfield, Anjorin said : ''I’m buzzing to be back in the Youth Cup.

"Two years ago, winning it with Jody Morris and Ed Brand made memories that will stay with me forever and we want to make them again.

"Last year, unfortunately we didn’t have the opportunity to do so and we were knocked out by a good Man United side, but this year we want to make Chelsea the winners again.''

Anjorin made his professional debut against Grimsby Town in the EFL Cup in September 2019, coming on as a 67th minute replacement for Pedro.

Igho Kingsley

Photo Credit : chelseafc.com