Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze is grieving the loss of his mother, who passed away after a brief illness.
The heartbreaking news was made public by his elder brother, David Chukwueze, who shared a series of emotional tributes on his Instagram Stories. In the posts, he expressed deep pain and disbelief over their mother’s passing, writing messages such as “Can’t even post your picture to say RIP Mum,” “My forever love just left me without saying goodbye,” and “You didn’t even carry your grandchild.”
As of the time of reporting, Chukwuezewho plays his club football with AC Milan in Italy has not issued a public statement regarding the loss.
The 25-year-old attacker was part of the Super Eagles squad that finished third at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Côte d’Ivoire, where he featured prominently during Nigeria’s campaign.
Chukwueze’s loss comes during a difficult period for the national team, following the recent death of the father of Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi, who reportedly died in a car accident earlier this week.
Fans, teammates, and members of the Nigerian football community have continued to send messages of condolence and support to the Chukwueze family during this time of mourning.
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