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The Super Eagles star was rewarded for his impressive performances for Villarreal following the conclusion of the 2022/2023 LaLiga season.
Super Eagles attacker Samuel Chukwueze has beaten Sevilla stars Yassine Bono and Youssef En-Nesyri and Athletic Bilbao striker Inaki Williams to the LaLiga African Player of the Year award.
Chukwueze received the award following Villarreal’s 2-2 draw against Atletico Madrid on the final day of the 2022/2023 LaLiga season.
Chukwueze receives LaLiga recognition
The Super Eagles star beat two Moroccan stars and Williams, who switched international allegiance to Ghana last year.
He won a majority of fan votes, with over 30,000 fans and 26 journalists participating in the voting process.
Chukwueze deservedly won the award after a brilliant campaign with Villarreal. The Nigeria international had his best season yet with the Yellow Submarines this year, scoring six goals and setting up another five in 37 games.
The former Golden Eaglets star started 27 league games this season, with his performance against Real Madrid standing out.
Chukwueze scored twice against Los Blancos at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, including a stunning winner that fired Villarreal to a 3-2 win.
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