WATCH: Another Finidi George? Samuel Chukwueze performs player-coach role in his All Stars Championship

Chukwueze is one of the best wingers in the country, but he could easily become a coach after retirement

Super Eagles forward Samuel Chukwueze was pictured dishing out instructions to his teammates during the final of the All-Star Championship, a competition he organized in his hometown in Abia State, Soccernet.ng reports.

All the top leagues in Europe are currently on break. Hence, players are on holiday after the very long season. Nigerian stars too have not been left out of the action, as while some are enjoying their time shopping and visiting different locations in Europe, others are back in Nigeria to spend time with family and friends.

AC Milan star Chukwueze is one of the players who is back in the country. The 25-year-old winger organized a competition- the All Stars Championship.

One of the quarterfinals was played over the weekend and Chukwueze was part of the action, as he played for one of the team- AC Milan All Stars.

During the halftime team talk, Chukwueze was pictured addressing his teammates and urging them to do better in the second half.


Eventually, Chukwueze’s team won the game and progressed to the semifinals. The Super Eagles star was instrumental to their win, providing an assist for one of their goals.

AC Milan will return for pre-season action in mid-July, but Chukwueze would return earlier to get back in shape.

This post was last modified on June 24, 2024 1:00 pm

Kelvin Omachonu

Share
Published by
Kelvin Omachonu

Recent Posts

Why Taiwo Awoniyi’s market value has dropped by ₦13.6 billion at Nottingham Forest

Taiwo Awoniyi’s time at Nottingham Forest has taken a disappointing turn, with the Nigerian striker's… Read More

35 minutes ago

Why Chelsea doesn’t need Victor Osimhen – Ex-Man City star Wright-Philips

Former English international Shaun Wright-Phillips has weighed in on Chelsea's potential pursuit of Super Eagles… Read More

3 hours ago

Kvaratskhelia or Yunus Akgün? Victor Osimhen speaks on his preferred teammate

Super Eagles and Galatasaray striker, Victor James Osimhen, refused to pick a side when he… Read More

4 hours ago

17-year-old Nigeria-eligible defender pens professional deal with Chelsea

Teenage English sensation, Olutayo Peter Subuloye, has penned his first professional contract with two-time UEFA… Read More

7 hours ago

Raphael Onyedika: Club Brugge boss reveals why Super Eagles star was not selected for Union Saint-Gilloise draw

Super Eagles midfielder Raphael Onyedika was not dressed up for Club Brugge's league game against… Read More

7 hours ago

WATCH: Lazio star Fisayo Dele-Bashiru dances in the face of racist insults in Lecce

Lazio midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru became the latest victim of racial abuse in football during Lazio’s… Read More

9 hours ago