Super Eagles winger, Samuel Chukwueze, has been thrown into mourning following the death of his mother after a brief illness. The sad news was confirmed on Wednesday, sparking an outpouring of sympathy from fans, teammates and football lovers across Nigeria and beyond.

Chukwueze, who plays his club football in Europe, is known to be very close to his family and has often spoken about the role his mother played in shaping his career and personal life. Her passing has therefore come as a painful moment for the winger, especially at a time when he remains active on the football scene.

Messages of condolence have continued to pour in from fellow Super Eagles players, football administrators and supporters, many of whom described the loss as heartbreaking. Fans took to social media to encourage the winger to remain strong, assuring him of their prayers and support during this difficult period.

The Nigerian football community has also joined in mourning, acknowledging the emotional burden such a loss brings. Chukwueze is yet to make a detailed public statement, but supporters have called for respect for his privacy as he and his family grieve and prepare to lay his mother to rest.