Kenneth Omeruo

Kenneth Omeruo (born 17 October 1993) is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a defender and has represented the Super Eagles at the 2014 FIFA World Cup and 2018 FIFA World Cup, winning the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations. Quotes "It was a difficult game; we knew they were going to fight because it is the only opportunity they have to qualify. But, I am happy we kept our head until the end, and we were able to win the game, so I am happy."Omeruo: We kept our head https://sunnewsonline.com/omeruo-we-kept-our-head/ The Sun Nigeria 19 June 2023 "I grew up playing alongside people older than me. They brought me in to play once in a while and I could see I was improving. From small you could see I was actually good at playing football and it became what I really wanted to do."Meet Kenneth Omeruo, the best Chelsea player you've never heard of https://www.fourfourtwo.com/features/meet-kenneth-omeruo-best-chelsea-player-youve-never-heard FourFourTwo 6 January 2014 "Playing in Holland wasn't difficult at all because they play the kind of football I like. They play good football, everyone could play, they can keep the ball."Meet Kenneth Omeruo, the best Chelsea player you've never heard of https://www.fourfourtwo.com/features/meet-kenneth-omeruo-best-chelsea-player-youve-never-heard FourFourTwo 6 January 2014 "I don't think I will come back to play in the NPFL. I grew up in Abuja, and they don't have a club playing in the top flight... I don't see myself going back to the Nigerian league to play, but I'm someone who likes scouting good players."Nigeria: Super Eagles Star, Kenneth Omeruo, Rules Out NPFL Return https://allafrica.com/stories/202501170140.html AllAfrica 17 January 2025 "I know the quality we have; it's immense. After football, I'd love to manage the Nigerian league. I know it's not easy, but we should be selling players like the Brazilians, not for meager funds."Nigeria: Super Eagles Star, Kenneth Omeruo, Rules Out NPFL Return https://allafrica.com/stories/202501170140.html AllAfrica 17 January 2025 "When it comes to players, Nigeria has amazing talents. Even those that are on the bench in the national team go to their club sides and score goals week in and week out."It's crazy - Kenneth Omeruo speaks on Super Eagles' coaching dilemma https://www.vanguardngr.com/2023/08/its-crazy-kenneth-omeruo-speaks-on-super-eagles-coaching-dilemma/ Vanguard News 29 August 2023 External links Kenneth Omeruo References Category:Nigerian footballers Category:Association football defenders Category:1993 births Category:Living people