Samuel Chukwueze Demands AFCON Respect, Compares to World Cup

• Nigeria forward Samuel Chukwueze insists AFCON deserves equal respect as the World Cup and European Championship.
• The tournament's rescheduling to December 21-January 18 causes European clubs to lose key players during their domestic season.
• Chukwueze stated, "Everybody wants to play in AFCON. It’s one of the best competitions in the world."
• He acknowledged the "wrong time" scheduling but emphasized clubs cannot stop players from participating.
• Chukwueze recently played a key role in Nigeria's 2-1 win over Tanzania.

Why It Matters: Chukwueze champions AFCON's prestige despite timing issues, asserting its global importance.