Tremendous Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze has stated he plans to return to AC Milan as 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) champions.
Chukwueze featured in all three of the Eagles' group matches as they recorded two wins and one draw.
After approaching in its place within the first match towards Equatorial Guinea, Chukwueze was within the beginning line-up towards Ivory Coast and Guinea-Bissau.
Subsequent up for Jose Peseiro's males is a spherical of 16 tie towards rivals Cameroon on Saturday.
Chukwueze is trying ahead to the knockout match and says he needs to return to Milan with the trophy.
“I can't depart Milan to come back right here and never win a trophy, I actually need it,” Chukwueze stated through Calciomercato.
“I wish to make my nation proud and I don't wish to waste my membership's time in useless. I’ve to struggle for my place and win.”
The final time the Eagles confronted Cameroon on the AFCON was additionally within the spherical of 16 of the 2019 match in Egypt.
A brace from Odion Ighalo and a purpose from Alex Iwobi ensured a 3-2 victory for the Eagles underneath Gernot Rohr.
For Cameroon, they are going to be on the lookout for a primary AFCON victory towards the Eagles because the 2000 version, which was co-hosted by Ghana and Nigeria.
The Indomitable Lions triumphed 3-2 on penalties after 120 minutes of soccer ended 2-2.
