30/01/2026
Samuel Chukwueze, the Super Eagles winger, is mourning the loss of his mother, Mrs. Sarah Chukwueze, who passed away after a brief illness. The news was announced by his brother, David Chukwueze, who shared emotional messages on Instagram, expressing their grief. Mrs. Chukwueze's death comes just two days after Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi lost his father in a road accident, adding to the sorrow in Nigerian football.
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the National Sports Commission (NSC) have expressed their condolences to Samuel and his family. President Bola Tinubu also sent his sympathies, acknowledging Mrs. Chukwueze's influence on her son's career.