Chukwueze scored the winner in AC Milan’s triumph over Real Madrid

By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde

Winger Samuel Chukwueze scored the winning goal as his Italian Serie A side, AC Milan, edged European champions Real Madrid 1-0 in a pre-season friendly match on Thursday.

The team had defeated English Premier League (EPL) winners Manchester City 3-2 in their previous match, where the Nigeria winger provided double assists from crosses.

This time around, the Super Eagles player took the bull by the horns and converted the all-important goal for his side in the 55th minute from Mattia Liberali’s assist.

He was replaced by Hugo Francisco Cuenca Martinez in the 78th minute at the Soldier Field, Chicago, United States of America (USA).

AC Milan will play two pre-season friendly games before the season opener against Torino on August 17.

On August 7, they will face FC Barcelona in their next match.

That will be followed by their final pre-season friendly match against Monza on August 13.

Oluwaseun Oyediji

Oluwaseun Babatunde Oyediji is a multi-media sports journalist with over 10 years experience in Information Communication Technology (ICT), women's football, and beach soccer reportage.The prolific writer is the Media Assistant to Nigeria Beach Soccer League and Africa Beach Soccer Union as well as contributor on Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) website.He has covered multiple national and international football tournaments including Championship of African Nations (CHAN 2020), CAF Women's Champions League (2023), and Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2023).Since 2021, Oyediji has covered the NWFL Premiership especially the season ending Super Six Playoffs.A member of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Ogun state chapter is also the image maker of the Remo Sports Development Council under the leadership of Chief Falilat Ogunkoya and David Osuolale.

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