According to Soccernet.ng, Lesley Chimuanya Ugochukwu, a defensive midfielder for Chelsea and France, recently visited his family in Nigeria and shared photos of the trip on social media.

The 19-year-old Lesley moved to Chelsea from Stade Rennais in French Ligue 1 last summer, although she has only played in 10 league games since joining Mauricio Pochetinno’s squad.

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With players like Ousmane Dembele and Eduardo Camavinga representing the academy at Les Rouges et Noirs, Stade Rennais has earned a reputation as a major developer of Black talents in France’s Ligue 1.

Lesley has not yet been called up to the senior squad, although having played for the French national team at the U-19 and U-21 levels. She was born in France.

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While away from the field, Ugochukwu is enjoying time with his family in Nigeria, as he shared in an Instagram story photo. The picture’s location tag said that it was taken in Owerri, Delta State.