Ghanaian-born English youth international Josh-Kofi Acheampong marked his debut for English Premier League side Chelsea on Thursday.
Acheampong, who has featured for England at various youth levels, was an 85th minute substitute in Chelsea’s 2-0 win over their North London rivals Tottenham Hotspur.
He came on for Alfie Gilchrist.
Acheampong first joined Chelsea’s academy as an Under-8 player.
He, then, featured for the side’s youth team before coach Mauricio Pochettino named him on the bench in Thursday’s match.
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Coincidentally, he turns 18 on Sunday.