Raphael Onyedika available for Club Brugge Champions League playoff

Nigerian midfielder Raphael Onyedika is set to return to action with Belgium side, Club Brugge for tonight’s decisive UEFA Champions League playoff second leg against RB Salzburg.

Onyedika’s return after being sidelined, missing both the first leg of the playoff and the recent derby match against rivals Cercle Brugge, as he has been a popular transfer target this summer.

Several European clubs, including Juventus, West Ham, Everton, and AC Milan have reportedly shown interest in the 24-year-old, highlighting his growing reputation as one of the most promising midfielders in Europe.

The midfielder played in the Super Cup, which Club Brugge won and which ushered in the new league season in Belgium.

Club Brugge won the first leg at RB Salzburg 1-0 with the overall winners of this tie advancing to the money-spinning group stage of the Champions League.