Tragedy strikes in Samuel Chukwueze’s family

In a devastating turn of events, Nigerian football star Samuel Chukwueze is reportedly grappling with the loss of his mother this week.

The 24-year-old winger for AC Milan is said to be reeling from the heartbreaking news, which emerged on Thursday, March 28.

While Chukwueze himself has not publicly confirmed the tragic event, his younger sister, Princess, has taken to social media to express her profound grief and sorrow.

In an emotional post shared on Good Friday, Princess shared a poignant photo of herself and her mother, accompanied by a heartfelt caption reflecting her disbelief and overwhelming sense of loss.

“Woke up today and found out yesterday wasn’t a dream and you are truly gone and you left me,” Princess wrote. “I miss you so much, I don’t know how to process this.”

The 22-year-old influencer and nursing student, based in the UK, has shared her family’s pain with her followers, offering a glimpse into their shared sorrow amidst the tragic loss.

Meanwhile, amidst the grief, Chukwueze has updated his Instagram profile photo to a touching image of himself and his beloved mother, serving as a poignant tribute to her memory during this difficult time.

Amidst a difficult run of form, Chukwueze was not invited to the Nigeria National team camp for the just concluded International break and will have even more weight of thoughts with the recent news from home.

The former Villareal man was fond of his mother who severally featured on his social media updates especially with the prayers everytime he was leaving home for Europe.