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AC Milan is in discussions with the NFF to extend Samuel Chukwueze’s stay with the club, aiming to postpone his return to the national team’s training camp for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, as reported by Soccernet.ng.

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With a packed schedule, AC Milan, led by coach Stefano Pioli, hopes to retain their key players until January 3, given the three games scheduled between December 30 and January 7.

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While Chukwueze is a certain inclusion in the AFCON squad, NFF, according to FIFA regulations, retains the authority to make the final decision on players’ participation two weeks before the tournament.