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Chukwueze lifts Villarreal out of relegation zone

Nigerian youngster, Samuel Chukwueze was in good form when his team faced Girona, scoring the only goal of the game to lift Villarreal out of the relegation zone.

The 19-year-old knew Villarreal were desperate for a win as they travelled to Girona in the relegation zone and his 7th-minute goal was all they needed to get all the three points which lifted them to 15th on the La Liga table.

Chukwueze has featured for Villarreal’s senior team 16 times this season, scoring thrice.

This post was last modified on April 15, 2019 9:57 am

Biyi Akangbe

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