Peoples Gazette profiled 15 players of Nigerian heritage who are representing other nations at the tournament in North America.
Chukwuemeka made 32 appearances for Chelsea after a £20m move from Aston Villa in 2022, scoring only two goals.
The game was the one Moisés Caicedo would want to forget in earnest after the Ecuador international gave away a penalty late in the match.
They secured a 1-0 victory over lively Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge, easing the pressure on manager Graham Potter after a poor run of form.
Manchester City, who knocked Chelsea out of the League Cup late last year, host Chelsea next Sunday in the FA Cup.
