Chelsea youth team coached by Nigerian win Premier League Tournament
Published: November 11, 2021Chelsea U16s were recently crowned winners of the annual Premier League tournament after beating Everton 2-1 in the final.
The young Blues were managed by Nigerian football tactician Hassan Sulaiman, head coach of Chelsea U16 squad.
Sulaiman, who graduated with a first class from University of the Arts, London College of Communication, holds a UEFA A License, a coaching license that allows holders to be head coaches of youth teams up to age 18, reserve teams for top-flight clubs, and men's professional second-tier clubs.
Chelsea progressed from a tough group containing Manchester United, Tottenham and Middlesbrough, finishing with seven points and beat Manchester City 2-1 in the semifinals to set up a showdown with the Toffees.
Sulaiman was delighted to see his side win the Premier League tournament despite fatigue beginning to take its toll on the teenagers as the competition progressed.
Speaking to Chelsea's official website, he said : "Once we reached the final, the staff and I knew the boys were physically and mentally fatigued but our club value 'Here To Win' then kicked in.
"Throughout the tournament, they had displayed the togetherness required for any team to win a tournament like this.
"Throughout the tournament, they had displayed the togetherness required for any team to win a tournament like this.
"To be crowned the best team in the country is something we should all be very proud of."
Chelsea midfielder and captain Michael Golding won the Player of the Tournament award.
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