The 21-year-old attacker will line up for the Yellow Submarines tonight as they attempt to win their first major European trophy
There won’t be a lack of Nigerian support and prayers for Chukwueze when he turns out for Villarreal in the Europa League Final clash against Manchester United.
Villarreal take on the Red Devils in the final of Europe’s second club competition, with the Spanish side hoping to win their first major European trophy.
Chukwueze has been key to their run to the final, providing five assists and scoring one goal in 11 games. There were initial fears he would miss the final after picking up an injury in the second leg of the semifinal clash against Arsenal.
However, he has been passed fit, although it remains to be seen if he gets to start or play as a substitute.
Nonetheless, apart from Man Utd fans, the whole of Nigeria has thrown their support behind one of the country’s golden boys.
Nigerians took to Twitter to reveal their support for Chukwueze, saying they are backing their countryman just as they did for Kelechi Iheanacho and Wilfred Ndidi in the FA Cup final against Chelsea.
The God that did it for Iheanacho will do it for chukwueze today
Can I hear a loud amen ? pic.twitter.com/LN5uwK1kxt
— JayNaija Blogger (@JaynaijaBlog) May 26, 2021
https://twitter.com/d_timilehin/status/1397444539644850176
The God that did it for Iheanacho, Ndidi and Asisat, would do it for Chukwueze tonight too. Amen?
— Adewale Adetona (@iSlimfit) May 26, 2021
Chukwueze 🇳🇬 representing 200m Nigerians against Manchester United in the #UELFinal. Nigeria vs Manchester United tonight. #EuropaLeagueFinal
Throwback to the “best goal never scored” by Samuel Chukwueze. 🇳🇬🇳🇬🔥pic.twitter.com/Q7dE0cR3s1
— Okon ‘Ediye’ Nya (@iamOkon) May 26, 2021
We are all Villarreal fans today because of our man Chukwueze! Good ebening Man U fans lol pic.twitter.com/OweDCO7g8P
— KingKc (@Kingkcdon) May 26, 2021
If you don’t support Villarreal tonight, it means you don’t want Samuel Chukwueze to win the #UEL medal. Invariably, you are not a patriotic Nigerian. Buhari and Lai Mohammed have both marked your face and you know what that means.
— Adewale Adetona (@iSlimfit) May 26, 2021
https://twitter.com/VivaLa_chris/status/1397507587617312777
Oh Lord, a win for Chukwueze tonight is a win for over 200 million Nigerians. Lord explore his talent, give him strength and energy to finish off the good work that Nigerian Footballers started this campaign. From all indications, this year belongs to 🇳🇬 so help us God
— $irdiq (@Sirdiq_) May 26, 2021
Man Utd are favourites for the trophy, but Villarreal have a three-time Europa League winner in Unai Emery as their coach.
Only five Nigerians have won the competition before, but Chukwueze could be the sixth should Villarreal cause an upset.
