Raphael Onyedika has played his way into the Super Eagles squad for the delayed 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in January, OwnGoalNigeria.comcan exclusively reveal.
The Club Brugge midfielder was given a chance to stake his claim for a spot in the team during the friendly game against Mozambique and he grabbed the opportunity with two hands.
Playing as one of a midfield two with Brentford’s Frank Onyeka, another player who graduated from the same academy like him in FC Ebedei. Onyedika held his own so well in front of defence and dictated play from deep allowing Onyeka the chance to go further high up the pitch.
A source in the team said his performance has already sealed a spot for him in the next AFCON with head coach Jose Peseiro extremely delighted by his performance. He sees him as a valuable addition to a midfield that is thin on options.
The 22 year old will keep his spot in the team for the start of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers in November when Nigeria takes on Lesotho in Uyo and later Zimbabwe in Harare.
Ade Emmanuel
