Chukwueze's link with Real Madrid: Is Villarreal winger a better than option than Rodrygo?
Published: June 07, 2023
Samuel Chukwueze has been linked with a move to Real Madrid after an impressive season with Villarreal. Chukwueze recorded 13 goals and 11 assists in all competitions in what was his most productive season for Villarreal. With a year left on his contract, the Yellow Submarine are ready to dispose him of so th...
Villarreal to demand club record-equalling fee of N19.7b for Chukwueze, Real Madrid make enquires 
Published: June 06, 2023
Real Madrid have made enquiries over the availability of Villarreal star Samuel Chukwueze. ​​According to Diario AS, Real Madrid are interested in the services of Chukwueze as they look lightweight in attack following the departure of Karim Benzema, Marco Asensio, Eden Hazard and Mariano Diaz. With Chukwu...
Barcelona sweating on the fitness of Oshoala ahead of UWCL final against Wolfsburg 
Published: June 02, 2023
Spanish Liga F champions Barcelona are sweating over the fitness of Asisat Oshoala ahead of the UEFA Women's Champions League final against Wolfsburg at the PSV Stadium, Eindhoven on Saturday, June 3.   Barcelona head coach Jonatan Giráldez named a 27-player group for the trip to the Netherlands, with O...
'He's in significant pain' - Villarreal boss suggests Chukwueze faces late fitness test pre-Celta 
Published: April 30, 2023
Villarreal head coach, Quique Setién, has suggested that Samuel Chukwueze faces a late fitness test before the La Liga meeting with Celta de Vigo at the Estadio de la Cerámica on Sunday, April 30.   Chukwueze suffered an ankle injury in the 4-2 win over Espanyol on Thursday and has undergone tests to determi...
Villarreal sweating over the fitness of Super Eagles star Chukwueze pre-Celta Vigo
Published: April 28, 2023
Villarreal are sweating over the fitness of Nigerian winger Samuel Chukwueze after it was suspected that he suffered an ankle injury in the 4-2 win over Espanyol on Thursday night. ​ ​ Chukwueze, who also recorded his 200th appearance for the club, was instrumental as the Yellow Submarine ended their 2-match w...
KV Oostende unlikely to sign Celtic-owned Nigerian defender on full deal  
Published: April 26, 2023
KV Oostende will reportedly pass up the opportunity to sign Celtic's Dutch-born Nigerian central defender Osaze Urhoghide on a full deal in the summer.    Accordingly to Belgian newspaper Het Nieuwsblad, it is looking likely that twelve players will depart KV Oostende at the end of the season, and Ur...
Villarreal yet to reach agreement with Chukwueze over new deal amid links with PL move
Published: April 21, 2023
Villarreal are yet to find an agreement with Samuel Chukwueze over the extension of his contract.    The Nigeria international will enter the last one year of his contract with the Yellow Submarine at the end of this season.    According to Spanish sports newspaper AS, Villarreal and the footballer'...
Chukwueze's worldie against Real Madrid nominated for La Liga Goal of the Week 
Published: April 12, 2023
Samuel Chukwueze is in the running for the Spanish La Liga goal of the week for matchday 28 with his brilliant second goal in Villarreal's 3-2 win over Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday evening. ​ Chukwueze cut to his left and fired a curling shot to the top left corner in the 80th minute to give Vill...
'Was a constant threat' - Ex-Chelsea star lauds Chukwueze after MOTM display v Real Madrid 
Published: April 10, 2023
Former Chelsea star Craig Burley has hailed Samuel Chukwueze for his outstanding performance in his latest match for Villarreal.     Against the odds, Villarreal were 3-2 winners over Real Madrid in a La Liga game at the Santiago Bernabéu on Saturday with Chukwueze the standout performer for the visitors. ...
'I practiced a lot for that last goal' - Chukwueze speaks on his spectacular strike v Real Madrid
Published: April 09, 2023
Samuel Chukwueze put in arguably his best performance to date in a Villarreal shirt on Saturday night as the Yellow Submarine came from behind to beat European champions Real Madrid 3-2 at the Santiago Bernabéu for only the second time in their history.     Los Blancos went in front in the 16th minute after ...
Five observations from Chukwueze's terrific display against Real Madrid 
Published: April 08, 2023
Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze was in spectacular form on Saturday night as Villarreal further compounded Real Madrid's La Liga title hopes as they defeated Los Blancos 3-2 at the Santiago Bernabeu.    The win means Madrid are now 12 points adrift of leaders Barcelona.    All Nigeria Soccer h...
Chukwueze puts on a show with brace at Bernabeu as Villarreal beat Real Madrid in 5-goal thriller  
Published: April 08, 2023
Samuel Chukwueze scored twice as Villarreal defeated Real Madrid 3-2 at the Santiago Bernabéu on Saturday night, a game corresponding to the 28th round of matches in La Liga.   Real Madrid took the lead in the 16th minute when Villarreal defender Pau Torres deflected the ball into his net. Chukwueze came ...
Pundit credits ex-Barcelona coach for Chukwueze's impressive form this season
Published: April 03, 2023
Spanish football pundit Miguel Quintana has credited former Barcelona manager Quique Setién for Samuel Chukwueze's impressive form this season.    Setién returned to La Liga to coach the Yellow Submarine in October 2022 following the departure of Unai Emery to Aston Villa.    Quintana underli...
Chukwueze's strike against Osasuna takes his goal involvements to 22 for the season 
Published: March 19, 2023
Samuel Chukwueze was on target as Villarreal thrashed Osasuna 3-0 at Estadio El Sadar on Sunday evening. Following his strike against Los Rojillos, the Nigeria international has now registered 22 goal involvements (11 goals, 11 assists) from 38 appearances across all competitions so far this season. Chukwueze...
Peseiro admits Osimhen is good enough to play for Real Madrid, top Premier League club
Published: March 11, 2023
Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro believes Victor Osimhen is good enough to play for European giants Real Madrid as well as top clubs in the Premier League.    Of the top five European leagues, the Nigeria national teamer has yet to feature in the English Premier League and La Liga, having previously worn the co...