Samuel Chukwueze: Super Eagles star nominated for important Fulham award

Nigerian international Samuel Chukwueze could win his first award since joining Fulham on loan from AC Milan.

Samuel Chukwueze is among the nominees for Fulham's Goal of the Month award for January 2026.

The winger's impressive strike against Brighton & Hove Albion has been included in a thirteen-goal shortlist for the club's monthly prize.

The goal marked Chukwueze's return to club action following his participation in the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations with the Super Eagles.

Chukwueze nominated for Fulham award

His crucial equalizer came in the 72nd minute of Fulham's 2-1 comeback victory over the Seagulls at Craven Cottage.

Chukwueze made a well-timed run to connect with a superb long pass from defender Joachim Andersen, who lifted the ball over the Brighton backline.

The AC Milan loanee demonstrated composure and technique, opening up his body to guide a clinical finish into the far corner of the net, leveling the score for the home side.

Chukwueze faces stiff competition for the award from eight other players. Teammate Harry Wilson is a strong contender with four separate nominations, while Tom Cairney, Jade Bradley, Harrison Reed, Aaron Loupalo-Bi, Kevin, and Farhaan Ali Wahid are also in the running.

Since arriving from AC Milan on a deadline-day loan last summer, Chukwueze has made a significant impact in the Premier League, contributing seven goals and assists in just eleven appearances for the Cottagers.

Meanwhile, Fulham boss Marco Silva has cleared the air on the future of Chukwueze after landing winger Oscar Bobb.

"I'm very pleased, because I think it's a very, very good move from us," the Portuguese coach stated, as reported by the BBC.

"Since Adama left, or was coming close to leaving, I had some players in mind as targets, and Oscar was one of them for sure."