Chukwueze nominated for LaLiga Goal of the Week award

Samuel Chukwueze of Villarreal CF in action during a LaLiga Santander match. (Photo: AFP}

Samuel Chukwueze’s wonder strike against Real Madrid has been nominated for LaLiga Goal of the Week award.

The nomination was announced on LaLiga’s Twitter handle on Wednesday.

Chukwueze will compete with Sevilla left-back Marcos Acuna, Fran Garcia of Rayo Vallecano and Ez Abde of Osasuna.

His second goal against Madrid which proved to be the winner in the 3-2 triumph at the Santiago Bernabeu was picked for the award.

The Super Eagles forward scored two goals against Madrid in the shock win for Villarreal.

He has now scored six goals in the Spanish men’s topflight league and has taken his tally in all competitions to 13 this season.

The winner of the Goal of the Week award will be decided by football fans through casting of votes.