The announcement of Mrs Sarah Chukwueze’s passing was made by Samuel’s sister, Princess Chukwueze, and his brother, David, on their respective social media platforms.
Samuel Chukwueze, the Super Eagles winger, has lost his mother following a short illness.
Mrs Sarah Chukwueze died in the early hours of Thursday.
The announcement of Mrs Sarah Chukwueze’s passing was made by Samuel’s sister, Princess Chukwueze, and his brother, David, on their respective social media platforms.
Earlier, Tori News reported that Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi also lost his father earlier this week.
Joseph Ndidi was involved in a fatal road accident in Delta State
The two players were part of the Super Eagles squad that finished in third place in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.