The tragic news of Mrs. Sarah Chukwueze’s demise was shared by her children, Princess and David Chukwueze, through heartfelt posts on their social media accounts.

Samuel Chukwueze Mourns

Nigerian football star Samuel Chukwueze is grieving the loss of his beloved mother after her brief battle with illness.

Mrs. Sarah Chukwueze passed away in the early hours of Thursday, leaving the football community in mourning.

Princess and David Chukwueze publicly announced their mother’s passing, paying touching tributes on Instagram and Twitter.

In related sad news, Amonpoint News previously reported that Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi also lost his father this week.

Joseph Ndidi tragically died in a road accident in Delta State, casting another shadow over Nigerian football.

Both Chukwueze and Ndidi recently represented Nigeria in the 2025 AFCON, where the Super Eagles secured a bronze medal.