'We can't be afraid' - Fit-again Onyedika confident ahead of Barcelona clash
Published: November 02, 2025
Super Eagles midfielder Raphael Onyedika has urged his Club Brugge teammates to face Barcelona with confidence ahead of Wednesday's Uefa Champions League clash.The 24-year-old is in contention to make the matchday squad after making his comeback from injury in  Club Brugge's victory over Benjamin Fredrick's FCV Dender...
Super Eagles midfielder Onyedika back in Club Brugge squad after 37 days on the sidelines
Published: November 01, 2025
Super Eagles midfielder Raphael Onyedika is set to make his long-awaited return from injury when Club Brugge host Benjamin Fredrick's Dender on Saturday in the Belgian Pro League.Onyedika has been sidelined since sustaining a hamstring injury during the thrilling 5-5 draw against Westerlo at the Jan Breydel Stadium in ...
Bayern v Club Brugge: Son of ex-Super Eagles CB in travelling squad, Onyedika still on the mend
Published: October 21, 2025
Club Brugge forward Kaye Furo, who is the son of former Super Eagles central defender Iyenemi Furo, has been named in the squad to face Bayern Munich in Wednesday's UEFA Champions League clash at the Allianz Arena.The 18-year-old joins 23 other players for the trip to Germany to take on the Bundesliga giants.Furo, who ...
After Lazio's Dele-Bashiru, another Super Eagles midfielder suffers injury before WCQ
Published: September 24, 2025
Nigeria’s midfield options have taken another hit after Raphael Onyedika sustained an injury during Club Brugge’s Belgian Pro League clash against Westerlo on Wednesday.The 24-year-old midfielder went down in the 15th minute after chasing a long pass, immediately grabbing his hamstring. He required support from th...
'For me, it was Onyedika' – Former Gent coach challenges UEFA's Player of the Match decision
Published: September 20, 2025
Former KAA Gent coach Hein Vanhaezebrouck disagreed with UEFA’s decision to name Hans Vanaken Player of the Match in Club Brugge's Champions League clash with AS Monaco on Thursday, September 18.Club Brugge thrashed the Principality side 4-1, with the Nigeria international getting on the scoresheet in the 39th minute...
'We're not just 11' – Club Brugge coach responds to Onyedika's angry substitution reaction
Published: September 18, 2025
Club Brugge marked their UEFA Champions League opener in style with a 4-1 victory over Monaco on Thursday evening, but Raphael Onyedika's angry reaction to being substituted marred the celebrations.The Nigeria international doubled Club Brugge's lead in the 39th minute, finishing from close range after being set up by ...
Club Brugge 4-1 Monaco: Onyedika scores, son of ex-Super Eagles defender unused substitute
Published: September 18, 2025
Super Eagles midfielder Raphael Onyedika made his mark in Europe on Thursday evening, scoring in Club Brugge’s emphatic 4-1 victory over AS Monaco in their UEFA Champions League opener. The 24-year-old was on target in the first half, showcasing his growing influence at the Belgian side.Onyedika struck in the 39th m...
'Too risky' – Genk coach explains why Wolves target Arokodare missed UEL playoff clash
Published: August 28, 2025
Racing Genk manager Thorsten Fink has confirmed that Tolu Arokodare was omitted from the squad for Thursday's Europa League playoff second leg clash against Lech Poznań due to ongoing transfer negotiations with Wolverhampton Wanderers.Speaking after his side's 2-1 defeat at Cegeka Arena, Fink revealed that the Nigeria...
Son of ex-Super Eagles centre-back makes senior debut for Club Brugge in win v Rangers
Published: August 28, 2025
Kaye Furo, son of former Super Eagles centre-back Furo Iyenemi, marked his senior debut for Club Brugge on Wednesday night as the Belgian giants thrashed Rangers 6-0 in their UEFA Champions League playoff second leg clash at the Jan Breydel Stadium.The 18-year-old forward was introduced in the 68th minute, replacing Ni...
Club Brugge include son of ex-Super Eagles defender in provisional squad to face Rangers
Published: August 26, 2025
Club Brugge manager Nicky Hayen has confirmed his 25-man provisional squad for Wednesday's UEFA Champions League playoff second leg tie against Rangers, with two Nigerian players making the roster. As anticipated, Super Eagles midfielder Raphael Onyedika has been called up for the decisive fixture at the Jan Breydelst...
From Jupiler Pro League top scorer to bench: Antwerp coach sheds light on Arokodare's struggles
Published: August 23, 2025
Royal Antwerp manager Stef Wils has shed light on the current struggles of Nigerian striker Tolu Arokodare at KRC Genk, stressing the forward’s bench role in recent weeks despite his impressive track record.Speaking at a pre-match press conference ahead of Antwerp’s clash with KV Mechelen, Wils referenced Arokodare...
'Behaving very professionally' – Genk chief gives update on future of Napoli target Arokodare
Published: August 21, 2025
Racing Genk’s Head of Football, Dimitri de Condé, has spoken on the future of Nigerian striker Tolu Arokodare amid intensifying transfer speculation, insisting the club will only consider a move that aligns with both their sporting and financial objectives.Arokodare, 24, has been linked with several clubs throughout...
'It's a shame' – Ex-Burnley star urges Genk coach to hand Arokodare a start v Lech Poznan
Published: August 19, 2025
Former Burnley midfielder Steven Defour has backed Racing Genk striker Tolu Arokodare to rediscover his form, stressing that the Nigerian forward needs confidence and an opportunity to start in Thursday’s UEFA Europa League playoff against Lech Poznan.Arokodare, 24, has endured a frustrating start to the season, fail...
'I won't' – Genk coach resists calls to start last season's top scorer Arokodare
Published: August 14, 2025
Racing Genk head coach Thorsten Fink has addressed growing calls for Tolu Arokodare to be reinstated in the starting lineup following the club's difficult start to the Jupiler Pro League season.Genk have taken just one point from their opening three games after a 2-1 defeat to Standard Liège, prompting questions about...
'We're disappointed' – Racing Genk coach insists Arokodare deserved a penalty v Standard Liege
Published: August 11, 2025
Racing Genk coach Thorsten Fink has expressed frustration over the decision not to award a penalty to striker Tolu Arokodare during their 2-1 defeat to Standard Liège in the Belgian Pro League on Sunday evening.Arokodare, introduced after the break, made an immediate impact by scoring just three minutes into his appea...