The family of Nigerian international Samuel Chukwueze has announced the funeral arrangements for his mother, Prophetess (Dr.) Mrs. Serah Chinyere Chukwueze (née Onyegbule), who passed away at the age of 59.
According to details released by the family, she will be laid to rest on Friday, May 29, 2026, in Umuahia, Abia State, where relatives, friends, well-wishers, and sympathisers are expected to gather to pay their final respects.
Samuel Chukwueze has grown into one of Nigeria’s most recognised football stars, earning admiration for his pace, creativity, and attacking brilliance throughout his career.
The winger has enjoyed an impressive journey at club level, where his performances and exciting style of play have made him a fan favourite and one of Nigeria’s standout exports in European football.
On the international stage, Chukwueze has also played a key role for the Super Eagles, contributing important performances and establishing himself as one of the team’s influential attacking players.
His direct approach, energy, and ability to produce moments of brilliance have made him a valuable figure for both club and country over the years.
As the football community continues to rally around the Chukwueze family during this difficult period, messages of condolence and prayers have continued to pour in for the Super Eagles star and his loved ones following the loss of their matriarch.
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.
