Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze has lost his mother, Mrs. Sarah Chukwueze, the family confirmed on Thursday.
The news was shared by his brother, David Chukwueze, via a series of emotional posts on Instagram, in which he paid tribute to their late mother. Samuel Chukwueze has not yet issued a public statement.
In his posts, David wrote: “Can’t even post your picture to say RIP mum,” adding, “My forever love just left me without saying goodbye,” and noting, “You didn’t even carry your grandchild.” Details surrounding her illness have not been disclosed, though sources say she had been unwell for some time.
Chukwueze, who currently plays for Fulham on loan from AC Milan, had been alternating between England and Italy during the first half of the season to attend to her treatment.
The loss comes just two days after Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi lost his father, Sunday Ndidi, in a road accident in Delta State.
Chukwueze, 26, recently featured for Nigeria at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, where the Super Eagles finished third. He faced criticism for missing a penalty in Nigeria’s semi-final defeat to Morocco but has since returned to form with Fulham, scoring three goals and providing three assists in the current season.
