2019 FIFA U-20 WC: Villarreal Star Chukwueze 'won't be in Poland' with Flying Eagles - Team Media Officer Randa

Samuel Chimerenka Chukwueze, a Nigerian footballer. Plays as winger for Spanish top flight club Villarreal and the Nigeria National Football Team - Getty

Samuel Chukwueze, Villarreal forward, will not be included in Nigeria’s squad for the 2019 FIFA U -20 World Cup in Poland.

19-year old Chukwueze is among the
overseas-based players listed for the competition by Flying Eagles head coach Paul Aigbogun, but the player appeared not too keen to feature in Poland.

His Spanish club, Villarreal, have made it known that the former U17 World Cup winner will only be allowed to take part in one of the two competitions.

Super Eagles head coach Gernot Rohr stated earlier this week that he was still in a dilemma on whether to include the youngster in his AFCON squad or allow him feature at the U-20 World Cup.

Media Officer of the Flying Eagles, Andrew Randa has however put the matter to rest by stating Chukwueze won’t be part of the Flying Eagles squad to the U-20 World Cup which will start later this month in Poland.

“Point of correction. Chukwueze specifically requested to be invited for the U20’s. He wasn’t in the mix originally. I can also confirm to you that he won’t be in Poland. Cheers,” Randa stated in response to a follower on his Twitter handle.

Chukwueze has scored eight goals in 37 appearances across all competitions for Villarreal. CompleteSports