English-born Ghanaian defender Josh Acheampong netted his first senior goal for Chelsea as the Blues eased to a 3-0 victory over Nottingham Forest in Saturday’s early Premier League kick-off at the City Ground.
The 19-year-old, making only his second league start for the club, opened the scoring in the 49th minute with a powerful header following a well-delivered corner, capping off a composed defensive display with a memorable attacking contribution.
Chelsea extended their lead through Reece James and Pedro Neto, sealing a comfortable win for the visitors despite the absence of manager Enzo Maresca, who served a one-match suspension after being sent off against Liverpool last week.
For Nottingham Forest, the defeat deepened their woes, extending their winless run to eight matches in all competitions. The result also proved costly for manager Ange Postecoglou, who was dismissed just 39 days after taking over from Nuno Espirito Santo.
Acheampong’s standout performance and milestone goal have generated excitement in Ghana, where the Ghana Football Association (GFA) is keenly monitoring dual-nationality players ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Born in London to Ghanaian parents, Acheampong has represented England at the U-17 and U-19 levels but remains eligible to play for Ghana, should he choose to switch international allegiance.
