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2026 WCQ: Boost for Chelle as Onyedika returns from injury

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Raphael Onyedika has handed Nigeria a big boost ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe.

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Onyedika was forced off Belgian side, Club Brugge’s league clash with Standard Liege last month due to injury.

The defensive midfielder was omitted from the matchday squad in the Belgian Pro League champions win over KAA Gent last weekend.

The 23-year-old has now been named in the club’s squad for tonight’s UEFA Champions League clash against Aston Villa.

The Round of 16 first leg encounter will hold at the Jan Breydelstadion.

This should also be cheering news to the Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle ahead of must-win 2026 World Cup qualifiers later this month.

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NPFL: Heartland get double injury boost ahead Rivers United clash

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February 02, 2025

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Heartland have welcomed back the duo of Suraju Lawal and Tobi Iyanda for the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) matchday 22 encounter against Rivers United.The duo returned to the team’s training after regaining full fitness.Meanwhile, Daniel Ekpo is expected to undergo a late fitness test ahead of the game.Heartland will lock horns with Rivers United at the Dan Anyiam Stadium on Sunday (today).The Naze Millionaires were held to a 1-1 draw by Rivers United in th...

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Spanish Super Cup: Ancelotti confirms triple injury boost ahead Barcelona clash

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January 11, 2025

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Real Madrid have received a triple injury boost ahead of their Spanish Super Cup final against Barcelona on Sunday.The trio of Jude Bellingham, Luka Modric, and Aurelien Tchouameni are all expected to be fit for the game in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.This was confirmed by manager Carlo Ancelotti, speaking ahead of the game with their LaLiga rivals.“Jude Bellingham is fit and ready for the final, he has recovered well. Same for Modric and Tchouameni,” Ancelotti said.“He is...

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Guardiola confirms double injury boost ahead of Tottenham vs Man City

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May 14, 2024

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Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola will have Jack Grealish and Nathan Ake back in action for their crucial Premier League clash against Tottenham Hotspur on Tuesday.The defending champions, just one point behind Arsenal, aim to leapfrog their rivals in the standings with a victory. Grealish, who was sidelined due to illness, and Ake, who suffered an injury scare, have returned to training and are poised for a comeback.Guardiola's side can bolster their title aspirat...