English Premier League giants, Chelsea have appointed former Nigeria international, Seyi Olofinjana as a talent ID role for Africa, Nigeriasoccernet.com has gathered.
The remit of the new role at Chelsea will cover recruitment recommendations across the region, working in conjunction with a newly-appointed scout that will cover Africa.
The former Wolves player was the Sporting Director of Swiss side, Grasshopper Club Zurich, a role he left after a year.
According to report, Chelsea want to cover Africa in best way possible with scouting and appointments are now completed.
The ex Nigeria international has a degree in engineering, a Master's in Project Management, and holds a UEFA pro coaching license.
In 2015 after retiring from playing football, he started working with Wolves Academy in the EPL, and in 2019 became Loan Pathway Manager at the club.
Uche Dozie