WATCH: Another Finidi George? Samuel Chukwueze performs player-coach role in his All Stars Championship

Super Eagles forward Samuel Chukwueze was pictured dishing out instructions to his teammates during the final of the All-Star Championship, a competition he organized in his hometown in Abia State, Soccernet.ng reports.

All the top leagues in Europe are currently on break. Hence, players are on holiday after the very long season. Nigerian stars too have not been left out of the action, as while some are enjoying their time shopping and visiting different locations in Europe, others are back in Nigeria to spend time with family and friends.

AC Milan star Chukwueze is one of the players who is back in the country. The 25-year-old winger organized a competition－ the All Stars Championship.

One of the quarterfinals was played over the weekend and Chukwueze was part of the action, as he played for one of the team－ AC Milan All Stars.

During the halftime team talk, Chukwueze was pictured addressing his teammates and urging them to do better in the second half.

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Eventually, Chukwueze’s team won the game and progressed to the semifinals. The Super Eagles star was instrumental to their win, providing an assist for one of their goals.

AC Milan will return for pre-season action in mid-July, but Chukwueze would return earlier to get back in shape.