Raphael Onyedika wins Belgian Jupiler Pro League with Club Brugge

Published on: 27 May 2024

Nigeria Super Eagles midfielder, Raphael Onyedika has emerged champion of the Belgian Pro League following his side, Club Brugge's win in the playoffs on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.

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A goalless draw against Cercle in the City Derby ensured Club Brugge were announced winner of the league for the nineteenth time.

The draw allowed Club Brugge to finish one point ahead of Union Saint Gilloise and three ahead of Anderlecht, who both had hopes of winning the championship on the last day of the season.

Club Brugge ended the regular season in fourth place, 19 points behind first, Union, but went on a 10-match unbeaten after sacking Ronny Deila to bring in Nicky Hayen as manager to win the league on final day.

Onyedika was instrumental in 9 of those playoff games, scoring 3 goals after playing 21 out of the 30 matches in the regular season.

 

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