By Dayo Awoniyi
Nigerian midfielder and captain of Tanzania’s Singida Black Stars, Morice Chukwu, has hinted at a possible exit from the club if they fail to qualify for the group stage of the CAF Confederation Cup.
Chukwu, a key figure under Argentine coach Miguel Gamondi, described the target as both a club objective and a personal mission tied to his professional growth and national team aspirations.
“It’s my dream to play in the group stage of the CAF competition. That’s what gives players exposure and confidence,” Chukwu said.
“I want to be part of the Nigerian national team going to AFCON, so I have to fight with Singida to achieve that. I know it’s not easy, but I believe it’s possible.”
The 24-year-old playmaker expressed belief in Singida’s ability to surpass expectations, insisting the squad has the quality, structure, and determination to reach the latter stages of the tournament.
Chukwu’s influence has been central to Singida’s rise in Tanzanian and continental football. His leadership and composure were on full display during the club’s historic win over Burundi’s Frembeaua du Centre, which sealed their maiden qualification for the CAF Confederation Cup group stage.
With his vision and consistency, Chukwu has become the heartbeat of the Singida Black Stars and one of Nigeria’s standout exports in East African football — a player transforming ambition into achievement through focus and determination.
Samuel Ahmadu is a distinguished multimedia journalist and women's football expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry. On the back of domestic engagement since 2008, he began his international career journey at Goal.com in February 2014, where he served as an African women's football correspondent for nearly eight years. During his tenure at Goal.com, Samuel covered major events such as three Women's Africa Cup of Nations (2016, 2018, 2022) and the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada plus 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. His work at Goal.com earned him widespread acclaim, particularly for his in-depth profiles of African football stars, notably Asisat Oshoala, whose rise he documented from her early years to her breakthrough at the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in 2014. Prior to his role at Goal.com, Samuel freelanced for various print and broadcast media outlets in Nigeria, including Graphics Newspaper, Radio Nigeria, Grace FM, and Savid Newspaper. His extensive experience and expertise led to his appointment to the Nigeria Football Federation's Standing Committee on Women's Football Development from 2016 to 2018. Since February 2018, Samuel has been the Social Media Manager for Nigeria's women's national teams.In 2019, Samuel joined the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as a women's football content contributor and was promoted to Women's Football Editor in 2021. His contributions to women's football continued as he worked as a Media Consultant for Content Creation and Editorials at the 2022 CAF Women's Champions League. Currently, Samuel also serves as the spokesman for the Nigeria Women Football League, further solidifying his influence and dedication to the growth of women's football in Africa.
