Not Messi: Nigerians Furious as Chukwueze’s Late Mistake Costs Against Portugal
Samuel Chukwueze was introduced late as Nigeria chased an equaliser against Portugal but his decision in a two-on-one situation went badly wrong. With just minutes left, the AC Milan winger dribbled past Terem Moffi instead of passing on goal and was dispossessed before the Super Eagles could finish the chance. Supporters took to social media, accusing him of over-complicating a simple opportunity. Comments ranged from “What was he thinking? That he’s Messi?” to calls for emerging wide options like Femi Azeez and Zadok Yohanna. The incident has reignited debate over Chukwueze’s consistency for the national team and whether coach Eric Chelle can fully trust him in high-pressure moments.
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