Football: Samuel Chukwueze undergoes surgery before AFCON qualifiers
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on P.M. News
Nigerian international Samuel Chukwueze underwent surgery in London to repair a ruptured tendon in his left hip. The AC Milan winger will begin rehabilitation in Italy and is expected to miss the 2027 AFCON qualifying match against Tanzania, reports P.M. News.
Nigerian forward Samuel Chukwueze underwent surgery in London for a ruptured tendon in his left hip, AC Milan confirmed. The procedure, carried out by Professor Ernest Schilders in the presence of Dr Stefano Mazzoni, was described by the Italian club as fully successful, according to P.M. News.
The 27-year-old Super Eagles winger is due to return to Italy to begin his rehabilitation under the supervision of AC Milan’s medical team. The length of his absence has not been disclosed, leaving his return to competition and his availability for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Tanzania, scheduled for 13 November 2026, uncertain.
Samuel Chukwueze will also miss AC Milan’s Europa League match against Ferencváros, scheduled for Thursday. He joined the Italian club in 2023 from Villarreal, after a season on loan at Fulham in the Premier League.
