Speed Goes Viral After Finding It Difficult to Pronounce Samuel Chukwueze’s Name, Video

Speed Goes Viral After Finding It Difficult to Pronounce Samuel Chukwueze’s Name, Video

Raphael Abiola
updated at September 22, 2023 at 6:10 PM
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  • Speed struggled to pronounce Samuel Chukwueze's name in a viral video on social media
  • The American YouTuber got the Nigerian winger in his ultimate team pack on EA Sports FC 24
  • The internet personality was disappointed to have gotten the Super Eagles star in his team

American YouTuber, Darren Watkins, popularly known as IShowSpeed, has gone viral on social media after finding it difficult to pronounce Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze's name.

Speed is known for his passion for football and shot to internet fame for his love for Cristiano Ronaldo, and also how he reacts to events.

The American often streams gaming videos on YouTube and has recently been making videos playing the new EA Sports FC 24, which was formerly known as FIFA.

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IShowSpeed on the pitch side before the Premier League match at Craven Cottage. Photo: Zac Goodwin.
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The internet star in a recent video got Nigerian international Chukwueze in his Ultimate Team pack.

Speed was excited to see the Nigerian flag at first, which was followed by the AC Milan badge, but was a little bit disappointed when the former Villarreal winger popped up.

He tried pronouncing the Nigerian international's name but found it difficult pronounce.

Chukwueze was one of the Super Eagles players who joined a new club in the summer transfer window.

The 24-year-old forward joined Italian giants AC Milan from Villarreal and has since made four appearances in the Serie A without any goal contribution, according to Transfermarkt.

The former Villarreal star started Milan's last game against Premier League side Newcastle in the UEFA Champions League but was unable to secure all three points for his team.

Chukwueze chat with Osimhen before Milan move

Sports Brief earlier reported that Nigeria forward Samuel Chukwueze has revealed that he consulted compatriot and Napoli star, Victor Osimhen, before deciding to join Italian giants AC Milan.

The 24-year-old signed a five-year deal to join the Rossoneris from Spanish club Villareal. The talented winger is buzzing to get started with the former Italian champions, stating his excitement after sealing the move.

Chukwueze will face international teammate Osimhen in the Serie A, and according to the winger he spoke to last season's top scorer before arriving in Italy.

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Raphael Abiola
Raphael Abiola is a Nigerian Sports Journalist with over five years of experience. He obtained a B.Tech degree in Computer Science from the Federal University of Technology, Akure, in 2015.
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