Tinubu condoles Super Eagles’ Chukwueze on mother’s death

By Kunle Sanni –

President Bola Tinubu has expressed condolences to Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze following the death of his mother, Mrs Sarah Chukwueze.

In a statement on Thursday by the President’s spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, the President also extended his sympathies to the Chukwueze family and their friends, describing the loss as deeply painful. Mrs Chukwueze passed away on Thursday.

Tinubu said he shared in the family’s grief and urged them to take comfort in the memories and legacy of their late matriarch.

He noted that the death comes shortly after the passing of the father of Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi, describing the consecutive losses within the national team’s family as saddening.

“The passing of Mrs Chukwueze, the mother of one of our bright football stars, just days after the loss suffered by the family of Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi, is deeply saddening,” the President said, adding that he stands with the families in prayer during the difficult period.

The President prayed for the repose of Mrs Chukwueze’s soul and asked God to grant the family the strength to bear the loss.