Samuel Chukwueze, the talented Super Eagles winger, is mourning the loss of his mother, Mrs. Sarah Chukwueze, who passed away after a brief illness. The news was shared by his brother, Chukwueze David, on Instagram, with heartfelt tributes to their beloved mother.
Mrs. Sarah Chukwueze had previously denied rumors of her own death, clarifying that it was actually her mother, Catherine Onyegbule, who had passed away on March 17, 2024. However, it appears that she herself succumbed to illness, leaving her family and the football community in shock.
This tragic news comes just two days after Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi lost his father in a road accident in Delta state, adding to the sorrow in Nigerian football.