Super Eagles midfielder Onyedika back in Club Brugge squad after 37 days on the sidelines

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 September.

The 24-year-old Nigerian has missed seven matches across all competitions, four league games, one Crocky Cup fixture, and two UEFA Champions League encounters.

Thirty-seven days after his last appearance for the Blue-Black,  Onyedika has been included in the 21-man squad for the clash against Dender.

He is joined on the list by Kaye Furo, son of former Super Eagles centre-back, Iyenemi Furo.

Before his injury, Onyedika was an integral part of Nicky Hayen's squad, providing calmness, composure, and defensive balance in midfield.

His return is expected to boost both club and country, especially with Nigeria's 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff fixtures approaching.

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle will also be pleased by the midfielder's recovery, having faced limited midfield options during October's qualifiers against Lesotho and Benin.

With Onyedika's return, Chelle will be eager for him to regain full match fitness ahead of the crucial playoff tie against Gabon next month.

Adeyemi Adewale

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