A quiet wave of grief has swept through the Chukwueze family following the death of Mrs Sarah Chukwueze, mother of Super Eagles forward and AC Milan winger, Samuel Chukwueze. The football star did not make a public announcement, but the depth of the family’s loss became evident after his brother, David Chukwueze, shared a series of emotional tributes on Instagram.
In one post, he struggled to find words, writing, “Can’t even post your picture to say RIP mum.” In another, he expressed heartbreak over unfinished moments, saying, “My forever love just left me without saying goodbye,” and lamented that she never had the chance to carry her grandchild. The touching messages quickly drew sympathy from fans, teammates and football lovers who flooded the comment section with prayers and words of comfort.
The National Sports Commission later confirmed the passing in an official statement issued on Thursday. According to the Commission, Mrs Chukwueze died after a brief illness, noting that the family had already made the loss public. For Samuel Chukwueze, whose career has taken him from Nigeria to Europe’s biggest football stages, the moment marks a painful personal chapter — one that reminds many that beyond the spotlight and stadium cheers, athletes also endure profound human loss. As tributes continue to pour in, the football community stands in solidarity with the Chukwueze family during this difficult time.
