Emerson Nwaneri: Super Eagles-Eligible Star Scores Hat-Trick as Arsenal Defeat Chelsea
- Nigeria-eligible star Emerson Nwaneri scored three goals in Arsenal’s 4-3 win over Chelsea at Hale End
- The 16-year-old forward continues to attract attention from Arsenal fans and Nigeria’s football federation
- Joshua Sesay also netted the fourth goal for the Gunners and provided an assist for Nwaneri in the thrilling game
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Arsenal’s Hale End academy continues to produce stars, and Emerson Nwaneri is leading the next wave, following in the pathway of his elder brother Ethan.
The 16-year-old forward struck a hat-trick to fire Arsenal’s U16 side to a dramatic 4-3 win over Chelsea in a heated London clash.
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Nwaneri, who is eligible to represent Nigeria at international level, was the standout performer in a match that kept fans on edge until the final whistle.
His finishing and composure under pressure have further cemented his reputation as one of the brightest talents in English football.
Nwaneri’s magic helps Arsenal defeat Chelsea
The game, played at Arsenal’s iconic Hale End training ground, was a fast-paced affair from start to finish.
Chelsea’s youngsters gave Arsenal plenty to think about, but Nwaneri’s movement and ability to find space made the difference.
According to Arsenal Youth, he opened the scoring early with a close-range finish, added a second after linking up brilliantly with teammate Joshua Sesay, and completed his hat-trick late on to secure the win.
Sesay also got on the scoresheet and assisted one of Nwaneri’s goals, capping off a strong showing for the Arsenal youth side.
With performances like this, Nwaneri is quickly building a case for a place in Arsenal’s first-team plans in the coming seasons.
The rise of the Nwaneri brothers
This latest display by Emerson adds to the growing excitement around the Nwaneri brothers.
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Ethan, the elder one, made headlines in 2022 when he became the youngest player ever to appear in a Premier League game for Arsenal, and his development since then has been closely watched by fans and scouts alike, GOAL reports.
The 18-year-old midfielder has become a crucial member of Mikel Arteta’s first team for the 2025/26 season, and came on against Nottingham Forest on Saturday when Martin Odegaard got injured.
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) will no doubt be taking note as they look to convince Ethan to represent the Super Eagles at senior level, despite already featuring for England's youth teams.
Superstars like Ola Aina, Alex Iwobi, Ademola Lookman, Semi Ajayi, and Bright Osayi-Samuel are some of the current Super Eagles players who ditched England to represent Nigeria.
The NFF will be hoping to convince Ethan and Emerson to take the same path by dumping England to play for the Super Eagles in the near future as the battle for their allegiance continues.
Ethan told to ignore Nigeria
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that former Chelsea star Joe Cole has disclosed that Ethan Nwaneri, who has an outstanding performance for Arsenal, should go straight into Thomas Tuchel’s first England squad.
Nwaneri, who is set to clock 18, is eligible to represent Nigeria at the senior national team level due to his parents.
Source: Legit.ng
