1. Now a regular international, Kenneth Omeruo has represented Nigeria at the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations and the 2013 Confederations Cup in Brazil.
18 Facts About Kenneth Omeruo
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Kenneth Omeruo cemented a place in the starting line-up at the Africa Cup of Nations as the Super Eagles emerged victorious in the tournament.
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Kenneth Omeruo was a key part of the Super Eagles team that won the bronze medal in 2019.
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Kenneth Omeruo had spells at Sunshine Stars and Anderlecht as a trialist before he was signed from the Anderlecht academy by Standard Liege.
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In May 2014 Nigeria World Cup-bound Kenneth Omeruo agreed a new three-year contract with Chelsea.
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On 19 April 2012, in a game against Groningen, Kenneth Omeruo scored his first goal for ADO Den Haag.
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Kenneth Omeruo is the only player in the Dutch league ever to score a goal, an own goal and receive a red card in one match.
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On 8 April 2014, Kenneth Omeruo was sent off in the 82nd minute after picking up a second yellow.
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Kenneth Omeruo had an up and down season, suffering from a couple injuries, however started whenever he was fit.
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On 31 August 2016, Kenneth Omeruo signed a one-year contract extension until 2019, before leaving on loan again.
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In May 2017, Kenneth Omeruo said he might have to leave Chelsea in order to play regular first-team football.
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On 15 August 2018, Kenneth Omeruo joined Leganes on a season-long loan.
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On 13 August 2019, Kenneth Omeruo returned to Leganes, this time on a permanent deal, ending his seven year spell at Chelsea.
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Kenneth Omeruo played for the Nigerian Under-20 team that reached the quarter-finals at the 2011 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Colombia.
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Kenneth Omeruo then went on to play in all of Nigeria's matches at the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations as Nigeria went on to win the competition for the third time.
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Kenneth Omeruo was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics, but did not make the final 18- man squad.
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Kenneth Omeruo has been described as a "tall, rangy but strong centre-back" and a "level-headed and determined youngster".
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Kenneth Omeruo's younger brother Lucky Omeruo is a footballer, who currently plays for Leganes B as a striker and for the Nigeria national under-20 football team.