Football enthusiasts are in awe of Samuel Chukwueze's quality after his fine start to Thursday's Uefa Europa League semi-final clash between Villarreal and Arsenal.
Chukwueze dazzled in Villarreal's attack in the opening 45 minutes and he helped the Spanish club cruise to a two-goal lead before the break.
After scoring Villarreal's only goal in their 2-1 defeat to Barcelona on Sunday, the Super Eagles star provided the assist as Manu Trigueros opened the scoring for the hosts in the fifth minute on Thursday.
A few minutes later, Raul Albiol doubled Villarreal's lead but Nicolas Pepe's second-half strike reduced the deficit for Arsenal.
Amazed by Chukwueze's blistering run and contributions in the game, fans across social media suggested that the Nigerian forward could be the kind of player the Gunners think they have in Pepe and Bukayo Saka.
My word chukwueze is the best African in the world
— JoJo (@domainofjojo) April 29, 2021
Omo! Chukwueze is in brilliant form! #UEL
— Ayodeji Ayodeji (@AyodejiX2) April 29, 2021
Arsenal can’t cope with Chukwueze, the guy is too good
— 🇳🇬 OluwaMorty (@unsrscandidate) April 29, 2021
We've got Chukwuemeka, lets go and get Chukwueze! #AVFC pic.twitter.com/neYkcdx4d2
— Jack Jennings (@JackJenningss_) April 29, 2021
Samuel Chukwueze can be unplayable when he's feeling it. Constantly making the most of 1v2's and now that pass. Tremendous performance.
— Om (@OmVAsports) April 29, 2021
Xhaka can't tackle Chukwueze my god!!!!
— 𓋹Star Magma PhD 🇬🇭 (@am_magma) April 29, 2021
Chukwueze showing off his vision
— EaglesTracker - The home of Nigerian Footballers (@EaglesTrackerNG) April 29, 2021
Chukwueze has really improved.
— Obi (@UncleObinna) April 29, 2021
Kudos to Emery for his development.
My Chukwueze obsession isn’t hypothetical anymore, I want to watch this guy play every week now
— Gary (@343Gary) April 29, 2021
That chukwueze looks like a decent player mind
— ⚫️⚪️NathJD⚫️⚪️ (@NathJD92) April 29, 2021
Chukwueze is what Arsenal fans think Pepe is.
— Mcebisi (@McMtshali) April 29, 2021
Wonder if we're still keen on Chukwueze?
— Laurie (@LFCLaurie) April 29, 2021
Brilliant dribbler and exciting to watch.
Chukwueze is everything Saka thinks he is and more#UEL
— O L A H ✨ (@Olahlekan_Kabir) April 29, 2021
Chukwueze should be playing Champions League football. Has his flaws but he is electric and extremely entertaining!
— Brandon (@BrandonFenna) April 29, 2021
Chukwueze is so good man
— 🧛🏾🆘💜 (@SHAWNT4PF) April 29, 2021
Chukwueze is running riot
— Fabian Manzoni (@fabianmanzoni) April 29, 2021
This Chukwueze na sabi person oh.. I wonder how no PL club wants to sign him
— OLUWADAMILARE (@Tha_jayiii) April 29, 2021
Chukwueze is a problem
— suge plantain (@BourdillonDon) April 29, 2021
Chukwueze is unbelievably clear of Pepe
— Anderson ❄️⚡ (@Pain_Szn07) April 29, 2021
Chukwueze is a baller, forget!
— temitayo (@Temitvyo) April 29, 2021
Chukwueze is a ballerrrr
— 17 (@teevali_) April 29, 2021