Samuel Chukwueze faces a dilemma after being offered the chance to play for Nigeria at the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations and Under-20 World Cup.

However his Spanish La Liga side Villarreal have told the 19-year-old that he cannot play in both.

The Under-20 World Cup ends in Poland on 15 June with the Nations Cup in Egypt starting six days later.

"It is a little dilemma that we must try to fix and hopefully there will be a good solution," Rohr told BBC Sport.

"I understand when the club say it is impossible for him to play in the Afcon and youth World Cup.

"Chukwueze has good qualities and we already see why he plays at the top level in Spain."

The winger has scored in La Liga, Europa League and Spanish Cup this season despite only earning promotion to the first team from the reserves.

On the international scene he also made his senior debut for Nigeria against Uganda back in November.

Chukwueze played for his country at under-23 level in March and his stock continues to rise as he was named the Nigeria Football Federation's 2018 Young Player of the Year in April.

"He has an interesting ability which makes him a very important talent for any team he plays with," Rohr added.

"I saw this quality when he played with us and the Olympic team, we must support Chukwueze and our other players too."

An Under-17 World Cup winner with Nigeria in 2015, he has been likened to his hero and Bayern Munich's former Netherlands international winger Arjen Robben.

Chukwueze - who came close to joining Arsenal in 2016 - arrived at Villarreal from Nigeria's Diamond Academy in August 2017.

He joins a growing list of Nigeria's Under-17 World Cup winners who have progressed to the senior national side.

Others are Francis Uzoho, Musa Muhamed, Kelechi Iheanacho, Isaac Success, Victor Osimhen, Dele Alampasu, while brothers Chidiebere and Kelechi Nwakali have also played for the Super Eagles B side.




Source: https://gidifeed.com/villarreal-says-samuel-chukwueze-cannot-play-in-both-africa-cup-of-nations-and-u20-world-cup/

Why won't d NFF concentrate on having him for d AFCON.. He's by far d most impressive winger Nigeria has got at d moment based on form and appearances dis season. Imagine having him and Onyekuru up front in attack

There's no reason for a play3r of his quality and experience to be playing U-21 football.

19 year old??



So you're telling me I can stroll out of my gate one lovely saturday morning, scratch my preeq & yawn, see this guy hanging around my street and give him 1000 naira to help me buy recharge card from Mama Rashida's shop?

And fear no go grip me?

mehn nigga is older than 19

are they mad,how can someone tell me to eat either bread or beans,can't i eat both?nonsense

good..... Villarreal is right

Nbote:
Why won't d NFF concentrate on having him for d AFCON.. He's by far d most impressive winger Nigeria has got at d moment based on form and appearances dis season. Imagine having him and Onyekuru up front in attack

Let him go for the U-20. He is still young and has alot of years ahead of him. Besides, wingers are not so much a problem for the eagles at AFCON level.

Dats tru .... because of fatigue.... but i implore Rohr to make him in his list of AFCON 2019... lets U 21 WC... it mean notin to us

I don't like Coach Aigbogun. That big-bellied guy is lazy and extremely corrupt. He has systematically phased out his deputy, Abdu Maikaba, who is more experienced and tactically better. He has also allowed unscrupulous agents free entry into his camp. That guy is a rogue.

Chukweze is just too good. The boy is a baller

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YoungAncient1:
Let him go for the U-20. He is still young and has alot of years ahead of him. Besides, wingers are not so much a problem for the eagles at AFCON level.

wats special in having him in under 20 why not allow another unknown quantity take his chance dee...chukwueze is already known...imagine Holland telling de ligt to go for under 20 and develop...wat nonsense...

U20 setup is corrupt. No need to play there.

They're crazy for this

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OGHENAOGIE:
wats special in having him in under 20 why not allow another unknown quantity take his chance dee...chukwueze is already known...imagine Holland telling de ligt to go for under 20 and develop...wat nonsense...

i like this post. Very sensible.

rusher14:
There's no reason for a play3r of his quality and experience to be playing U-21 football.

Is he better than Maradona,Messi,Aguero,Seydou Keita,Adriano,Mikel or Pogba

aribisala0:
Is he better than Maradona,Messi,Aguero,Seydou Keita,Adriano,Mikel or Pogba

Were these people you mentioned playing for their senior national team before going for U20?

He should play AFCON

mbape played for France senior team at 19 ... He gave others opportunities

Let other talented players be discovered too from under 20.

The guy is one of our best strikers available. Let him feature for AFCON
Let unknown stars be given the opportunity to make a name for themselves at the U20 WC

He should just focus on the AFCON alone.... We need him there....

Skmoda360:
mehn nigga is older than 19

He's not far from 19 though

football is a process, u don't jump it. if u rush the kid to Afcon, he will be overwhelmed and the fizzle out, let him go through the ranks and gain better experience.
kaka was at USA 94 squad, but didnt even make the sub's list for any match. but later became World best.

They are protecting their asset.. not Bad.. if am d guy, i will play in only one of d competition. Nigeria is not worth fighting for.

How's that their problem?
If the boy can cope, why should his team will deny him one live time opportunity?

LuciferAkbar:
19 year old??



So you're telling me I can stroll out of my gate one lovely saturday morning, scratch my preeq & yawn, see this guy hanging around my street and give him 1000 naira to help me buy recharge card from Mama Rashida's shop?

And fear no go grip me?

Why fear no go grip you? Is his money your mate? Una no know say 19 pass 19?

He shd play afcon and they can use someone else for u20.

He’s already playing laliga while others r playing for academy