Meet Nigerian woman Lola Ogunbote who joins Chelsea as Head of Football Operations

By Enitan Abdultawab
Nigerian born football administrator Lola Ogunbote has joined Chelsea Women as the club’s new Head of Football Operations and Player Services, marking another major step in her growing career in football management.
Ogunbote joined the London club after spending almost five years at Burnley Women, where she played a key role in developing the club’s women’s football structure.
She had already begun working behind the scenes at Chelsea earlier this summer, taking responsibility for several aspects of the women’s team’s operations, including its pre-season tour of Australia and New Zealand.
She has also been involved in managing the logistical demands of Chelsea...