Super Eagles and Fulham winger Samuel Chukwueze has been thrown into deep mourning following the death of his mother, Mrs. Sarah Chukwueze, after a brief illness.

The sad news was made public by his brother, David Chukwueze, who shared a series of emotional posts on Instagram announcing the loss and paying tribute to their late mother. Details surrounding her illness were not disclosed.

The tragedy comes just two days after Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi also lost his father in a fatal road accident in Delta State, casting a shadow over the national team.