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Originally Posted by CroFlames
Never heard of him. What's his connection to Canada?
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Played in Canada before joining Chelsea youth program according to that Soccer Canada article.
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Ugbo, who represented England at the youth international level and was also eligible to represent Nigeria, was a two-time UEFA Youth League winner with Chelsea FC (2014-15 and 2015-16). After playing for Brampton East SC and Woodbridge Strikers SC in Canada, he grew up in the Chelsea academy program in London, England and while on loan at Cercle Brugge scored 18 goals in 30 matches leading to a permanent move to KRC Genk. This season, he has already scored four goals in 12 matches across all competitions (Belgium’s Jupiler Pro League and Beker (Cup) competition as well as UEFA Europa League).
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