Sports News of Thursday, 1 August 2024

Source: www.mynigeria.com

Pre-season: Chukwueze nets winner as AC Milan triumph over Real Madrid

Nigerian international Samuel Chukwueze continued his brilliant form after scoring the only goal in AC Milan's 1-0 win over Real Madrid in a preseason friendly.

After an impressive display against Manchester United last weekend, Chukwueze was named in the starting lineup and seized his chance with aplomb.

The 25-year-old came close to opening the score early in the first half but was denied by Thibaut Courtois.

He finally got his reward in the 55th minute, after beating Andriy Lunin who came on to replace Courtois at the interval.

The former Villarreal forward was later withdrawn in the 78th minute and was replaced by Paraguay international Hugo Cuenca.

Chukwueze has now managed one goal and two assists for Milan in their first two preseason matches.