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<br>Chelsea have named a 26 player squad for a six day pre-season camp in the Netherlands, and among those selected is Super-Falcons-eligible midfielder Ashanti Akpan.[bet9ja.com](https://register.bet9ja.com/?btag=yohaig&promocode=yohaig) The 19 year old, an England youth international of Nigerian descent, could feature in their friendly against Ajax at Sportcomplex de Toekomst on Sunday.[bet9ja.com](https://landing.bet9ja.com/aviator-bet9ja?btag=yohaig&promocode=yohaig)
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<br>Chelsea exercised a one-year extension option on her contract in June, following a loan at Birmingham City, where she made 15 [appearances](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/news/interviews/radio-presenter-apologizes-for-match-fixing-claims-on-shooting-stars/) last season.[bit.ly](https://bit.ly/Bet9jaPromotionCodeYOHAIG) Having been with the club since age seven, she made her senior debut in an FA Cup quarter-final win over Reading in March 2023, and first appeared in a senior match-day squad as a 16 year old at a Champions League tie against Real Madrid. Akpan has already claimed youth silverware, [including](https://cac5.altervista.org/index.php?title=Utente:LatriceWhitacre) the FA Youth Cup (2021–22) and FA WSL Academy Cup (2022–23).
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<br>We feel Ashanti Akpan’s [inclusion](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/category/stadiums-and-facilities/) in Chelsea’s travelling party is [testament](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/category/womens-football/) to both her talent and the trust the club places in her.[bit.ly](https://bit.ly/Bet9jaPromotionCodeYOHAIG) Rising through the ranks since childhood, she exemplifies dedication and promise.[bet9ja.com](https://register.bet9ja.com/?btag=yohaig&promocode=yohaig) Her choice by the national setup through heritage adds a compelling layer to her career narrative.
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<br>We are confident that exposure to high-level preparation will accelerate her development. Such opportunities matter they build character, sharpen skills, and signal readiness for more [prominent](https://cac5.altervista.org/index.php?title=Utente:Rene477825) roles. We trust that this camp will serve as a springboard for Akpan, both at club level and possibly on the stage.
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<br>Did You Know?
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Despite her Nigerian eligibility, Akpan is also eligible to represent Poland through her mother a [rare dual-heritage](https://tandme.co.uk/author/damian6631/) link in women’s football.
Her senior debut came in an FA Cup quarter-final victory against Reading on 19 March 2023, when she was still just 17.
At only 16, she was named on the bench in a Champions League match at Chelsea a sign of the club’s early belief in her potential.
Akpan has lifted the FA Youth Cup and the FA WSL Academy Cup two significant youth honours before turning 20.[bit.ly](https://bit.ly/Bet9jaPromotionCodeYOHAIG)
Chelsea activated a one-year extension on her contract this June, affirming their long-term plans for her development.
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