The Digest:
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has received a significant boost ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after Club Brugge confirmed that midfielder Raphael Onyedika will be released for the tournament. The 24-year-old, who featured briefly in Nigeria’s run to the 2023 AFCON final, is set to bring added depth and experience to the national team’s midfield.
Key Points:
- Club Brugge officially announced Onyedika’s availability for AFCON 2025
- This will be his second major tournament with the Super Eagles
- He played 27 minutes in the 2023 AFCON group stage against Guinea-Bissau
- Onyedika has remained a consistent performer at the club level
- His release strengthens Nigeria’s midfield options under coach Eric Chelle
- The Super Eagles are preparing to finalize their squad for the tournament
- Nigeria reached the final of the 2023 edition in the Ivory Coast
Sources: Soccernet, Score Nigeria, Complete Sports
