Super Eagles star Samuel Chukwueze delivered a stunning personal performance on Tuesday night, scoring twice for Fulham just hours after being named in Nigeria's provisional squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
Chukwueze Shines in Premier League Goal Fest
The 26-year-old winger was in electrifying form for Fulham, netting a second-half brace in a dramatic 5-4 defeat to reigning champions Manchester City at Craven Cottage. This thrilling Premier League encounter took place on Tuesday, December 2, 2025.
Manchester City had raced into a commanding lead, with Erling Haaland scoring his 100th Premier League goal in the 17th minute. Tijjani Reijnders and a Phil Foden double extended the advantage, while a deflected Jeremy Doku effort made it 5-1 shortly after halftime.
Fulham launched a remarkable fightback. Alex Iwobi ignited hope with a superb 25-yard curler in the 57th minute. Then, substitute Samuel Chukwueze took centre stage. He smashed home his first in the 72nd minute after meeting a loose cross, before pouncing on a parried corner just six minutes later to complete his brace and set up a nervy finish.
AFCON Call-Up Fuels Performance
Chukwueze's stellar display came on the same day coach Eric Chelle included him in a 54-man provisional squad for the upcoming AFCON tournament. The winger seems to be hitting peak form at the perfect time for the national team.
His recent statistics are impressive. Chukwueze has now contributed two goals and three assists in his last seven appearances for Fulham. This follows a productive international break where he provided two assists for Victor Osimhen in Nigeria's World Cup qualifier against Benin Republic.
Fan Reactions and Road to AFCON
The performance sparked immediate reactions from Nigerian fans online. One user, @Huz_Chosen1, praised Chukwueze's experience and quality, while another, @FaridatFavour, urged the player to replicate his club form for the Super Eagles in the continental tournament.
Despite the individual brilliance, Fulham's defeat leaves them in 15th position in the Premier League table, having now lost seven matches this season. For Chukwueze and the Super Eagles, however, the focus is firmly on the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, where such goal-scoring prowess will be crucial to Nigeria's campaign for glory.
