Bruno Onyemaechi Raphael Onyedika stood out alongside other talented Nigerian footballers in European competitions this past weekend. Both players secured significant domestic titles for their respective teams—Olympiacos and Club Brugge—with their impressive performances, according to PUNCH Sports Extra.
In the Belgian Cup final held at the King Boudewijn Stadium in Brussels, Onyedika played a key role in midfield as Club Brugge narrowly defeated their bitter rivals Anderlecht with a score of 2-1. The 24-year-old significantly influenced the early part of the game, controlling play through precise passes and strategic movements.
His impact was clear leading up to both goals, with Brugge scoring two times before halftime thanks to Romeo Vermant, who finished calmly following crosses delivered by Hugo Siquet and Christos Tzolis. Onyedika’s steady positioning in midfield effectively disrupted Anderlecht’s counterattacks and offered a strong foundation for the offense.
In the 74th minute, he was replaced amidst a standing ovation from the Brugge supporters who recognized his contribution to the team's 12th Belgian Cup victory, their first title since 2015.
At the same time in Greece, Onyemaechi played a key role as Olympiacos clinched the Greek Super League championship with a decisive win against PAOK at the Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium on the last day of the season.
Even though the Piraeus team had secured their 48th championship title prior to this game, the encounter was still marked as a festive conclusion. The 26-year-old Nigerian defender, recruited from Portuguese club Boavista in January, continued his strong performance playing as a left-back. He effectively neutralized PAOK’s attempts on the right flank before being replaced in the 63rd minute.
Onyemaechi’s quick adjustment to Greek football has been impressive, culminating in his first European league championship during this noteworthy six-month period. He is also aiming for a domestic double as the Greek Cup final against OFI approaches on May 17.
In another part of France, Super Falcons' goalie Chiamaka Nnadozie emerged as the heroine when Paris FC broke their 19-year title drought by beating Paris Saint-Germain 5-4 in a penalty shoot-out to clinch the 2025 Coupe de France Féminine. After a scoreless draw following 90 minutes at Calais, Nnadozie made two vital saves during the penalty kick stage to secure the win.
This stood out as a pivotal moment in Nnadozie’s club history because it represented her initial trophy win in Europe and solidified her status as one of the most dependable shot-stoppers in female football.
The adventures of the group during the weekend have bolstered Nigeria's increasing tally of global accolades, with more expected soon, notably for Victor Osimhen, who has a chance at winning both the Turkish Super Lig and Turkish Cup titles.
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