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Samuel Chukwueze Part Of AC Milan’s 23-Man Champions League Squad
Nigerian winger, Samuel Chukwueze has been added to the AC Milan squad for the 2023-2024 UEFA Champions League group stage.
Samuel Chukwueze joined AC Milan from Villarreal this summer for €20 million plus €8 million in add-ons. Since he arrived at the club, the 24-year-old Super Eagles winger has made three Serie A appearances and helped Milan’s league season get off to a solid start.
Hence, it was not a surprise that coach Stefano Pioli decided to include him in his UEFA Champions League squad which didn’t have a space for Algerian midfielder, Ismael Bennacer.
It was however not intentional that Bennacer was left out of the squad. His reported fitness issues forced the coach to drop him off the team that will execute the 6 games in the Champions League group stage.
AC Milan believes they have complied with UEFA regulations which stipulate that at least four homegrown players must be included in the squad, hence, Samuel Chukwueze’s spot in the squad is sealed.
Last season was a fair campaign for AC Milan who went all the way to the semi-final stage of the UEFA Champions League. Their journey was halted by their domestic rivals, Inter Milan who lost the tournament to Manchester City in the final.
In this season’s campaign, Samuel Chukwueze and his Milan teammates will face Paris Saint-Germain, Borussia Dortmund, and Newcastle United in the group stage.
Milan will start the campaign at home against Newcastle United on Tuesday, September 19, Borussia Dortmund away on Wednesday, October 4, and PSG away on Wednesday, October 25.
They will then face PSG at home on November 7 and then play at home on November 28 against Borussia Dortmund before facing Newcastle United away on December 13.
Below is the full List A UEFA Champions League squad for AC Milan
- Maignan
- Kalulu
- Thiaw
- Kjaer
- Tomori
- Theo
- Reijnders
- Krunic
- Loftus-Cheek
- Musah
- Adli
- Leao
- Chukwueze
- Okafor
- Pulisic
- Giroud
- Jovic
- Sportiello – Italian-trained
- Mirante – Italian-trained
- Florenzi – Italian-trained
- Caldara – Italian-trained
- Calabria – Milan-trained
- Pobega – Milan-trained
Super Eagles and Chippa United goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, has been dealt a devastating blow, losing his mother barely two months after the passing of his father.
Nwabali shared the heartbreaking news on X on New Year’s day, writing, “Rip mom, worst year of my life already” accompanied by tears and heartbreak emojis.
This emotional post came just hours after he shared a 2024 recap video, expressing optimism for the new year.
“2024 was a good year, we’re doubling everything in 2025. Thank you Chippa United FC. Thank you Super Eagles. Thanks to all my fans. Let’s do more!” he had written earlier.
Nwabali’s father died in November, just hours after the goalkeeper helped the Super Eagles secure a crucial point in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Benin Republic.
The goalkeeper’s bravery on the field was evident as he manned the goalpost despite his personal loss.
His teammates, fans, and well-wishers rallied around him, offering condolences and support.
With the loss of both parents, Nwabali joins the likes of Victor Osimhen, who has also experienced the pain of losing both parents.
Real Madrid forward, Kylian Mbappé, shared a rare glimpse of his personal life during an interview with Mouloud Achour on Clique.
The 25-year-old addressed serious allegations about an alleged rape incident in Stockholm but captured attention with his reflections on love and relationships.
When asked about expressing love, the Les Bleus forward shared: “Yes, to my mother, my father, my little brother. I try to give them this affection every day.”
On romantic love, Mbappé revealed to Le Parisien: “Yes, in the past, I have already been in love and I hope that I will be again. But currently, no.”
Watch him speak below:
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Nigerian sprinter Favour Ofili made a spectacular debut at the Paris 2024 Olympics, delivering an impressive performance in the women’s 200m event.
After a disappointing setback in the women’s 100m, Ofili showcased her resilience by clinching victory in her heat with a new season’s best time of 22.24 seconds on Sunday, August 4. The victory has qualified her for the 2024 Olympics 200m women’s semi-finals which will take place this evening.
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