Chukwueze can be like Messi - Spanish Top Flight Columnist

Nigeria international Samuel Chukwueze in action for Spanish La Liga club Villarreal - Getty

Nigerian international and Villareal Fc star, Samuel Chukwueze has been making waves in the Laliga league and this has gotten the attention of one of the renowned Spanish league columnists, Sid Lowe stating that the 22-year old can be as great as Lionel Messi in the round leather game.


The British football Journalist with vast coverage of Spanish League, has also confirmed that professional footballers looking for international exposure would make great exploits in Spain and same for football reporters yearning international clout.

The renowned journalist for LaLiga was in Lagos State; Nigeria over the weekend where he engaged with the media and stakeholders on the importance of sports journalism and highlights on international character of LaLiga.

“La Liga is more than just football.” he started, Players and clubs passion for the game go beyond the ecstasy on the stadium but down to culture and life and religion. And this makes lots of juicy reports for journalist and an awesome experience for international players in the league,” he said.

“African players in the league are doing great and Samuel Chukwueze from Nigeria who plays for Villarreal CF as a winger has been high-flying since he joined in 2017 and i see him making great impact in this year’s Africa Cup of Nation,” he said while responding to questions of opportunities for African players in the league.

"I was received with open hands when i started reporting the league by indigenous colleagues and they were very friendly and helpful just like the footballers. It was a bit tough when i started but when David Beckham joined the league, that was the turning-point I starting translating during press conference and i became more useful for my colleague and the league,” he explained.