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Chelsea has witnessed significant success of African talents like Didier Drogba, Michael Essien and John Mikel Obi

In this role, Olofinjana, who has capped for the  Super Eagles of Nigeria 56 times, will promote and support emerging talent across the continent

The former  Nigerian midfielder will also be instrumental in recruitment recommendations and will collaborate closely with a newly appointed scout dedicated to African talent.

Olofinjana began his  football career in Nigeria, playing for Crown FC and Kwara United, before moving to Norwegian club SK Brann in 2003. A year later, he joined Wolverhampton Wanderers in England.

This experience will help  Chelsea strengthen their connections in Africa and assist both  Chelsea and Strasbourg, BlueCo’s sister club in France, in identifying and developing African talent.

Additionally, Olofinjana will support players in their adaptation process once they arrive at their new clubs.

His appointment is expected to open doors for many  Nigerian talents and other African players, similar to  Chelsea’s pursuit of Hafiz Ibrahim.

 Chelsea has seen significant success with African players such as Didier Drogba, Michael Essien, and John Obi Mikel, from other clubs. But, Olofinjana’s role is a strategic move to tap directly into African talent pools.