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\"Josh Josh Acheampong and George (middle) promoted to join Chelsea’s first team<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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English Premier League side, Chelsea, have promoted two Ghanaian youngsters who were born in England, Joshua Acheampong and Tyrique George, to join their first team.<\/p>\n

This is a significant achievement for the duo, who joined the club at the age of 8 and have been instrumental in the youth team for quite some time.<\/p>\n

The youngsters were part of the London club\u2019s pre-season tour in the United States (US) at the beginning of the 2024\/25 season and have since been training with the senior squad.<\/p>\n

Chelsea head coach, Enzo Maresca, while introducing the duo, hailed them for their impressive performances and urged them to improve in order to earn a place in the starting eleven.<\/p>\n

The announcement of their promotion to the first team was made by the club on Thursday, December 19, 2024. <\/p>\n

George signed a long-term contract with the club in the summer, while Acheampong also signed a contract that runs till 2029.<\/p>\n

Although both players have represented England at the youth levels, they are still eligible to play for the Black Stars if they decide to do so. <\/p>\n

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