English-born Ghanaian defender, Josh-Kofi Acheampong, has expressed his excitement after making his senior debut for Chelsea in their Premier League victory over Tottenham Hotspur.
The 17-year-old earned his first-team debut as Chelsea secured a commanding 2-0 win against Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge on Thursday night.
Acheampong entered the pitch in the 85th minute and made a notable impact, notably blocking four shots, the highest among all players.
Displaying remarkable confidence and composure, the young talent navigated the challenges of top-flight football with aplomb.
Goals from Trevoh Chalobah and Nicolas Jackson secured the victory for Chelsea, further enhancing Acheampong's memorable debut.
Taking to social media, Acheampong shared his joy, writing on Instagram: "Proud moment for me and my family to make my Chelsea debut, a moment I have dreamed of for a long time. Thank you to the coaches for putting their trust in me and the fans for their continued support."
Having featured in eight games for Chelsea’s U18 side this season, with one goal and three assists to his name, Acheampong's first professional contract will see him remain with Chelsea until 2026.
The young Ghanaian defender is eager to build on his debut and aims to make further appearances for Chelsea in the near future.
