Tag: Frank Onyeka
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Onyeka helpless as Augsburg fall to Leipzig
On loan from Brentford, Frank Onyeka has been been a valuable addition to Augsburg since the switch but he couldn’t prevent the side from falling to a big loss to RB Leipzig, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Augsburg fell to a big 0-4 loss to RB Leipzig at the Red Bull Arena, making it a back to back…
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Onyeka assist Augsburg to win on Bundesliga debut
Super Eagles midfielder, Frank Onyeka made a memorable Bundesliga debut, providing an assist as Augsburg secured a 3-1 victory over St. Pauli, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Onyeka, who joined on a season-long loan from Brentford on transfer deadline day, was surprisingly named in the starting lineup by manager Jess Thorup, despite only training with his teammates for…
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Iwobi, Bassey and Onyeka take Eagles’ camp to 14 ahead of AFCON qualifiers
Fourteen players have now reported to the Super Eagles camp in Uyo, as the team prepares for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixtures against Benin Republic and Rwanda, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Alex Iwobi, Calvin Bassey, and Frank Onyeka were the latest arrivals, joining the eleven who arrived yesterday. The remaining nine players are expected…
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Augsburg strengthened by Onyeka Arrival, says Sporting Director
Augsburg Sporting Director, Marko Jurendic, believes the team has been bolstered by the arrival of Nigerian midfielder Frank Onyeka, who joined on a season-long loan from Brentford on transfer deadline day, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Onyeka sought regular playing time after leaving the Premier League outfit, and Jurendic was eager to secure his services. “The opportunity to…
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Loan: Onyeka in advanced talk with FC Augsburg
Brentford and Augsburg have agreed on a deal in principle for Super Eagles midfielder Frank Onyeka to go on loan, Nigeriasoccernet.com has gathered. Reports say personal terms are being worked on for a straight loan with no option as it stands. The 26-year-old Nigerian, who signed a new four-year contract with Brentford in August 2023,…
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Onyeka seeks Brentford exit amid European interest
Super Eagles midfielder Frank Onyeka is attracting attention from several European clubs as he seeks to depart Premier League side Brentford in pursuit of regular playing time, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Nigeria international has garnered interest from Spanish clubs Valencia, Real Valladolid, and Las Palmas, all of whom are willing to take him on loan. However,…
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EPL: Frank Onyeka’s Bee stings Crystal Palace to begin season in style
Super Falcons midfielder, Frank Onyeka has begun the 2024/25 English Premier League campaign on a winning note with Brentford after the Bees stung the sluggish Crystal Palace side to pick a nervy 2-1 victory, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The midfielder who looks set on exit in after been linked with top clubs over the course of the…
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Frank Onyeka seeks Brentford exit
Nigeria Super Eagles, midfielder, Frank Onyeka wishes to leave English Premier League side, Brentford before the end of the summer transfer window, Nigeriasoccernet.com has gathered. According to the BBC, the midfield maestro is unhappy about his limited game time with Brentford since his return from the African Cup of Nations. Onyeka who had played 16…
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Injury concern: Frank Onyeka likely to miss Nigeria’s World Cup qualifiers
Brentford midfielder Frank Onyeka is set to miss Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin Republic due to injury, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Onyeka, 26, was absent for Brentford’s final two matches of the season because of this setback and is expected to be left out of Nigeria’s squad for the upcoming qualifiers.…
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Frank Onyeka breaks Brentford goal jix to seal all three points for Bees against Sheffield United
Frank Onyeka has ended his long-standing goal drought in the English Premier League after scoring Brentford’s second in the 2-0 home win against Sheffield United, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes. Onyeka then made sure of a first win in over two months with a close-range finish not three minutes after coming on, following a throw-in from Tottenham loanee…
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Onyeka, Bassey leave Super Eagles camp as Nigeria prepare to face Mali
As the Super Eagles prepare to face the Eagles of Mali today in their second international friendly game of the March FIFA international break, Nigeria duo of Frank Onyeka and Calvin Bassey have been excused from the 3-times AFCON winners camp, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered. After an impressive AFCON 2023 performance that earned him the best tackler…
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“Hopefully he comes to the Premier League”Onyeka backs Osimhen’s dream
Super Eagles midfielder, Frank Onyeka, advocates for compatriot Victor Osimhen’s aspiration to join the Premier League this summer, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Osimhen, with 11 goals and three assists in 16 Serie A appearances for Napoli this season, has attracted interest from several Premier League clubs including Chelsea, Manchester United, and Arsenal. Despite reported interest from Ligue…
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EPL: Brentford’s Onyeka credits Africa Cup of Nations for fitness boost
Brentford midfielder Frank Onyeka has acknowledged the positive impact of his participation in the Africa Cup of Nations on his fitness level, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Onyeka, a pivotal figure in the Super Eagles’ journey to the AFCON 2023 finals, featured prominently in all seven matches for the Nigerian side. Despite Brentford’s 1-0 loss to Manchester City,…
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UCL: Paul Mukairu features as Copenhagen share spoils with Sevilla
Paul Makairu was a second half introduce for FC Copenhagen as they shared the spoils at home with Sevilla. The Nigeria man played the last 18 minutes of the game. Meanwhile in other competition played on Wednesday night, Leon Balogun made his first start for Queens Park Rangers against Millwall in the English Championship. QPR…