Super Eaglesstar Chukwueze loses mother after brief illness

Samuel Chukwueze's mother, Mrs Sarah Chukwueze, died in the early hours of Thursday, January 29, 2026, according to DAILY POST. The announcement was made by Chukwueze's sister, Princess Chukwueze, and brother, David, on their social media platforms. This follows the recent death of Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi's father, Joseph Ndidi, who died in a fatal road accident in Delta State earlier this week. Both players were part of the Super Eagles squad that finished third in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. How might these personal tragedies affect the team's morale and performance in upcoming matches?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/01/29/super-eagles-winger-chukwueze-loses-mother-after-brief-illness/