By Benedicta Ubani 
Tragedy has struck the family of Super Eagles and Fulham winger Samuel Chukwueze following the passing of his mother, Mrs Sarah Chukwueze, after a brief illness.
The heartbreaking news was confirmed by his brother, Chukwueze David, who took to Instagram to announce her death and honour her memory with emotional tributes.
Details surrounding her illness were not made public.
