LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 02: Josh-Kofi Acheampong of Chelsea comes on as a substitute to replace Alfie Gilchrist, to make his Chelsea Debut, during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge on May 02, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Chris Lee - Chelsea FC/Chelsea FC via Getty Images)

Josh-Kofi Acheampong makes debut in Chelsea’s victory against Spurs

On May 3, 2024, 7:34 AM

In a thrilling encounter at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea secured a commanding 2-0 victory over their London rivals, Tottenham Hotspur, on Thursday evening.

The match marked a significant milestone for English-born Ghanaian youngster, Josh-Kofi Acheampong, as he made his debut for the Blues.

Acheampong 17, who was born in London and has been part of Chelsea’s youth setup since July 1, 2022, came on as a substitute in the 85th minute, replacing the injured Alfie Gilchrist.

The right-back has been a standout performer for Chelsea’s U18 team this season, featuring in 16 matches and accumulating a total of 1457 minutes on the pitch. His contributions include one goal and three assists, earning him an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 on Sofascore.

The Blues’ victory was secured by goals from defender Trevor Chalobah in the 24th minute and striker Nicholas Jackson in the 72nd minute.

Acheampong’s debut, however, added an extra layer of excitement to the match. His defensive prowess, particularly his ability to win the ball back and make crucial tackles, has been praised by several sources.

Story By Football Ghana