Twitter can’t get enough of Samuel Chukwueze as Nigeria beat South Africa in AFCON 2019 quarter-finals

Steve Dede 09:42 - 11 July 2019

Samuel Chukwueze (CAF)

Nigerians sang the praises of Chukwueze all night after his performance against South Africa.

Super Eagles forward Samuel Chukwueze delivered a Man of the Match performance, helping Nigeria to beat South Africa 2-1 in the quarterfinals of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

Samuel Chukwueze got the Man of the Match award on Wednesday (CAF)

Chukwueze took centre stage at the Cairo International Stadium to show why he is one of the most highly rated youngsters in La Liga.

The Villarreal star scored Nigeria’s first goal in the game which was also his debut goal for the Super Eagles. He also became the youngest goalscorer in AFCON 2019 and got the Man of the Match award.

Twitter Nigeria purred about him all night as the reacted in real time to Super Eagles’ win.

Chukwueze dominated the conversation on Wednesday night and was the number four trending item on Twitter Nigeria.

Funny thing is, Chukwueze and Ndidi would be great buys for Manchester United.
— Santos Akhilele (@SantosTHEBOSS) July 11, 2019

Samuel Chukwueze position in numbers among @NGSuperEagles players vs South Africa

1 - Most goals (Joint 1st)
2 - Most key passes (Joint 1st)
1 - Most Big Chances created (Joint 1st)
4 - Most dribbles completed (1st)
3 - Most shots (1st)

Guess who our player of the Match is... pic.twitter.com/Pxp0ozDLd1
— All Things Super Eagles🦅 (@AllThingsSuper_) July 11, 2019

Is it just me or is chukwueze looking more handsome after the goal..... Las las I fall in love last night o#NGARSA pic.twitter.com/ZW11wgFpYM
— Amanda (@tamarakuro__) July 11, 2019

Samuel Chukwueze's game by number vs. South Africa:

• 90 minutes played
• 1 goal
• 2 key passes
• 78% passe accuracy
• 4 succ. dribbles
• 4 duels won
• 2 accurate long balls

Hlanti can testify 😂#NGARSA #AFCON2019 pic.twitter.com/3wOsWmtjFN
— Soar Super Eagles (@SSE_NGA) July 10, 2019

We are now in the #AFCON2019 Semi Final. Glory to God! Thank you for making all of us proud, my brother, Chukwueze! #GoNigeria #NGRSA 🙌🏽🙌🏽 pic.twitter.com/Lnx9Z9vMAB
— Bashir Ahmad (@BashirAhmaad) July 10, 2019

Nothing to see here, just Messi taking A selfie with his Idol Chukwueze #NGARSA #SuperEagles pic.twitter.com/WLiEmtPeJt
— Safehouse Empire👑 (@OfficialNewNig) July 10, 2019

South Africans Watching Chukwueze dribble Xenophobia out of their players on their own DSTV.

I LOVE THIS GAME 💪#NGARSA #SuperEagles
— Safehouse Empire👑 (@OfficialNewNig) July 10, 2019

I am watching this match close to Sammy Chukwueze's House in Umuahia. It is bedlam here.

He moved to Europe from Diamond Football Academy in Umuahia.

He has cleaned out, built a tidy mansion here & declares shack for hood boys regularly.

A local hero in the making.
— Sam Hart, mni (@hartng) July 10, 2019

Chukwueze having an incredible game tonight!!! Lol love how the @SuperSportTV pidgin English commentator @Sawadinho1 calls him "Starboy".. 🤣👏🏽👏🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽
— Banky Wellington (@BankyW) July 10, 2019

When South African defenders hear the name CHUKWUEZE #NGARSA pic.twitter.com/eQz1euibQt
— Adie Meshach (@Obudu_Pikin) July 10, 2019

Dear chukwueze,

Thank you for that goal. God will bless you for us . These South Africans think we are their mates but we will show them today

Signed
Nigerians #NGARSA pic.twitter.com/tmRTRRxeLS
— Iyeye Nelson (OGA Nelson) (@theoga_nelson) July 10, 2019

South Africans: we took out Egypt, Nigeria should be a piece of cake

Chukwueze: pic.twitter.com/BoqLpviE4X
— Dr. Phoenix 🚨 (@ImeAkan3) July 10, 2019

Chukwueze is actually very good!! In Nigeria we don't overhype here!!

If Nigerians should say you're good, my brother just know say you good die because plenty of us no get Joy 😂😂

I hope he develops well and become the best!! #NGRSA #AFCONNaOurOwn #AFCON2019 #SuperEagles
— Ibukun Aluko (@IbkSports) July 10, 2019

Chukwueze is a baller and some more, but we already knew that.
— Ikenna Nzimora (@ronaldnzimora) July 10, 2019

ChukwuEze making South African Players bend their knee, Hook it into my Veins. Let it be known that this Boy is 20years old. #NGARSA
— Safehouse Empire👑 (@OfficialNewNig) July 10, 2019

Mr Rohr do not ever Bench ChukwuEze in your life again. Iwobi doing well for that Assist too 🇳🇬#NGARSA
— Safehouse Empire👑 (@OfficialNewNig) July 10, 2019

10 - No player created more chances than Samuel Chukwueze(3) in his 30 mins on the pitch meaning he created a chance every 10 mins. In contrast, Moses Simon whom he replaced created just 1 chance in 60 mins. Impact. pic.twitter.com/iFcEwS9abA
— All Things Super Eagles🦅 (@AllThingsSuper_) July 6, 2019

Talk of Twitter

Twitter reactions to Nigeria Vs South Africa (Twitter)

Nigerians reacted to Super Eagles' win on Twitter (Twitter)

The Super Eagles’ win was also the talk of Twitter all night and dominated the top 10 trending items after the game.

Ahmed Musa was also in the conversation and got mixed reviews from Nigerians. He was very impressive in the game and gave the South African defence a torrid time but it was his final ball that let him down.

According to the stats, Nigeria attacked more from Ahmed Musa's flank (37%) than Samuel Chukwueze's (34%).

Yup.

Ahmed Musa, in my mind, was the better & more positive winger on the night...
— Temisan Okomi (@temiokomi) July 11, 2019

Musa was working the suspect South African right back even if his deliveries afterwards were shabby. Strange decision to take him off.
— Dr. Mohammed Amali 🇳🇬 (@MoAmali) July 10, 2019

Musa provided threat. He should have stayed on.
— Oloye Akin Alabi (@akinalabi) July 10, 2019

Dear Rohr,

Shooting school for Musa.

Signed, Nigerians. #NGARSA pic.twitter.com/KO3w4wzYlc
— Funnybro (@Anonybros1) July 10, 2019

Just need Ahmed Musa to have Chukwueze’s selfishness and dribble-confidence.
— Chidi Okereke (@Chydee) July 10, 2019

Ahmed Musa needs to start taking all of his chances and stop thinking about creating chances.. 🙄 #NGRSA
— The Alexander Experience ✍️ (@MRtim__1911) July 10, 2019

Maybe an Alfa told Musa not to shoot in this tournament. #NGARSA
— Ibe (@maziibe_) July 10, 2019

Musa it’s okay to be selfish sometimes.
— Ebuka Obi-Uchendu (@Ebuka) July 10, 2019

No player suffered in this game like Bafana's Mkhize. First, Musa used him to wipe the grass, then Iwobi, then Moses Simon. His chi was alive and ensured he finished the game with just a yellow😀😀#NGARSA
— Okwy Onyia (@okwyonyia) July 10, 2019

His decision-making can be problematic, but if Ahmed Musa had a left foot, he would be virtually unplayable.#NGARSA #Afcon2019
— Solace Chukwu (@TheOddSolace) July 10, 2019