Nigerians abuse Samuel Chukwueze over 'nonchalant' penalty against Morocco

Nigerian forward, Samuel Chukwueze was at the center of criticisms after the Super Eagles' semi-final defeat to Morocco in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

The Super Eagles drew 0–0 with the host nation after 90 minutes plus extra time in a keenly contested game where both sides failed to find the back of the net.

When it came down to penalties, misses from Samuel Chukwueze and Bruno Onyemaechi sealed Nigeria’s 4-2 defeat.

Chukwueze was brought on late in extra time to energize his side but failed to make an impact, and his missed penalty sparked fury among fans.

It was not just the miss but also his posture and manner that angered supporters. As he walked up to take the kick, Chukwueze appeared calm, chewing gum, something many fans did not appreciate.

He struck the ball with little power, allowing Moroccan goalkeeper Yassine Bounou to save it easily, which contributed to Nigeria’s defeat.

Fans stormed his social media page to express their displeasure, using abusive language and jabs that tarnished his reputation.

Upon noticing the situation, the player deactivated the comment section on his social media account to curtail the abuse.

Read the comments below:

😭😭😭 you useless

— AK (@ak_ifwy) November 16, 2025

That penalty was horrible

— Navha RSA (@nyambenis) January 14, 2026

Very useless player

— Tekkey (@youngtekkey) November 16, 2025

You too useless aswear 😭😭

— Oscar young (@Oscaryo70063976) November 16, 2025

unprofessional, zero winning mentality, shit player, can't stay in one club and succeed, moving from loan to loan, talks too much, best in turning down someone else's efforts, shea lacey better than him, a sore loser. SAMUEL CHUKWUEZE.👏 pic.twitter.com/L6vX45jRfl

— iyawo rashy (@iyaworashford_) January 15, 2026

The man who sold his country out for God

Knows why. Samuel Chukwueze. pic.twitter.com/Pf6Jwvcxun

— NNEOMA 🇮🇹 (@sparkliin) January 14, 2026

The sole purpose of him playing the match was just for the penalty an he still fumble it🤦‍♂️

— 𝔄𝔑𝔄 (@connformist) January 14, 2026

Samuel his real origin is Ghana not Nigeria

— jibril yusuf (@jibrilyusu72192) January 14, 2026

This guy's supposed to be banned from football 😭

— IM.FOLA🌴🇳🇬 (@FolajimiOwoturo) January 14, 2026

Low key if then go chance 2 sell Naija shey u self no go sell?

Let d guy chill

Those assholes called NFF n APC wld have taken d glory

I take both positive n Negative

— Marco Polo (@ChikwenduEbuka2) January 15, 2026