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Nigeria's Samuel Chukwueze: Watching John Obi Mikel and Ahmed is a big motivation

Villarreal forward Samuel Chukwueze revealed that he draws motivation from Nigeria captain John Obi Mikel and Ahmed Musa when they play for the country.

Chukwueze earned his invitation to the national team for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations after producing a string of impressive performances in the Spanish top-flight during the 2018-19 season.

During his debut season in La Liga, the 20-year-old contributed five goals and two assists in 26 appearances for the Yellow Submarine.

In March, Chukwueze made his international debut against Uganda in a friendly game and he is currently one of the youngests player in the Super Eagles' camp in Asaba, alongside Sporting Charleroi's Victor Osimhen and goalkeeper Francis Uzoho.