Archives Tag: Samuel Chukwueze
Weekend Sports Roundup: Usman Knocks Out Masvidal
April 19, 2022
Nigerian mixed martial artist, Kamaru Usman, was the talk of the weekend after knocking out Jorge Masvidal in the UFC 261 to retain his UFC title and keep flying Nigeria’s flag high on the global stage. Usman’s win is his 18th straight victory and third knockout win in his last four fights. Read more … Continue reading Weekend Sports Roundup: Usman Knocks Out Masvidal
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Nigerians In Sports: Chukwueze Becomes Youngest Player To Feature 100 Times For Villarreal
April 19, 2022
Super Eagles of Nigeria forward, Samuel Chukwueze hit a significant milestone for his Spanish club Villarreal on the night of Tuesday, January 5, 2020, after becoming the youngest player in the club’s history to feature in 100 games. Chukwueze, 21, set the record during Villarreal’s 4-1 win over Spanish third division side, Zamora, on … Continue reading Nigerians In Sports: Chukwueze Becomes Youngest Player To Feature 100 Times For Villarreal
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Nigerians In Sports: Chukwueze Open To Future Chelsea Move
April 19, 2022
Villareal CF of Spain winger, Samuel Chukwueze, has stated that he is open to joining English Premier Legaue giants, Chelsea FC, in future if a deal is presented to him. With 12 goals in 67 appearances for Villareal, the 20-year-old Super Eagles star has been heavily linked with a potential move to top English sides … Continue reading Nigerians In Sports: Chukwueze Open To Future Chelsea Move
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2019 CAF Awards: Ighalo, Ndidi, Osimhen, Oshoala, and Nnadozie Shortlisted for Awards
April 19, 2022
Nigerian football stars have been shortlisted for the preliminary list of players for the 2019 CAF African Player of the Year Award, which is slated to hold in Egypt by January 7, 2020. The trio of former Super Eagles striker, Odion Ighalo; Leicester City FC of England midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi; and Lille of France striker, … Continue reading 2019 CAF Awards: Ighalo, Ndidi, Osimhen, Oshoala, and Nnadozie Shortlisted for Awards
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Chukwueze Signs New Improved Deal with Villarreal CF
April 19, 2022
Nigerian forward, Samuel Chukwueze, has agreed a new improved deal with his Spanish club, Villarreal CF. The new contract, expected to run until June 2023, has set the release clause of the skillful winger at €100m for the first two years, and €80m from the third year of the deal. With this new deal, speculations … Continue reading Chukwueze Signs New Improved Deal with Villarreal CF
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Nigerians In Sports: Samuel Chukwueze Nominated for Best U-21 Footballer in the World
April 19, 2022
Super Eagles of Nigeria forward, Samuel Chukwueze, has been shortlisted for the 2019 Kopa Trophy Award. The Kopa Award was created in 2018 and is named after former French footballer, Raymond Kopa. The award is won by the best Under 21 footballer in the world. Chukwueze, 20, has registered two goals in eight league appearances … Continue reading Nigerians In Sports: Samuel Chukwueze Nominated for Best U-21 Footballer in the World
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Brazil Will Be Tough – Chukwueze
April 19, 2022
Nigerian winger, Samuel Chukwueze, has expressed delighted at the prospect of playing against Brazil in an international friendly scheduled to hold on Sunday, October 13, 2019 in Singapore. The Villarreal CF of Spain talisman, however, expects a tough tie against the Samba boys of Brazil. Chukwueze has revealed that the Gernot Rohr led Eagles have … Continue reading Brazil Will Be Tough – Chukwueze
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Chukwueze Nominated For European Golden Boy Award
April 19, 2022
Super Eagles forward, Samuel Chukwueze has been nominated in the list of 40 players vying for the 2019 European Golden Boy award. The list, which was released on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 includes another Nigerian Ayotomiwa Dele-Bashiru, who formerly played for English Premier League champions Manchester City FC, but now plies his trade with Watford … Continue reading Chukwueze Nominated For European Golden Boy Award
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Cazorla Heaps Praises on Chukwueze
April 19, 2022
Nigerian football sensation Samuel Chukwueze has received praises from club mate and captain, Santi Cazorla, who says the forward has the potential of becoming one of the best players in the world with continuous hard work and focus. Cazorla, who arrived Villareal after a summer switch from Arsenal, helped Chukwueze to fully settle in the … Continue reading Cazorla Heaps Praises on Chukwueze
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Osimhen & Chukwueze Should Get More Eagles Play – Amunike
April 19, 2022
Nigerian football legend, Emmanuel Amunike, has opined that young stars like the duo of Victor Osimhen and Samuel Chukwueze be given more playing role in the Super Eagles. Osimhen, who hit a brace during his league debut with Lille, has become an instant hit after joining the French side in this summer’s transfer window. Samuel … Continue reading Osimhen & Chukwueze Should Get More Eagles Play – Amunike
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Nigerians In Sports: Samuel Chukwueze Makes UEFA Top 50 List
April 19, 2022
Samuel Chukwueze is the rave of the moment. The Super Eagles forward, who was part of the Nigerian squad that finished third in the recently concluded 2018 Africa Cup Of Nations in Egypt, has seen tremendous success trail him. The Villareal CF winger has been listed among UEFA’s 50 for the Future. Chukwueze, 20, has … Continue reading Nigerians In Sports: Samuel Chukwueze Makes UEFA Top 50 List
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Nigerians In Sports: Samuel Chukwueze Returns To Villareal Ahead Of New Season
April 19, 2022
Nigeria AFCON star, Samuel Chukwueze, has joined the rest of his Villareal clubmates in preparation for the 2019/2020 Spanish La Liga Season after helping the Super Eagles finish third at the recently concluded tournament in Egypt. The prolific winger had his break extended due to his participation in the 2019 Nations Cup, where he scored … Continue reading Nigerians In Sports: Samuel Chukwueze Returns To Villareal Ahead Of New Season
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