Regardless of a difficult spell at FC Copenhagen, Nigerian-Russian ahead German Onugkha has no bitterness towards the Danish champions, Soccernet.ng studies.
The previous Vejle Boldklub star, who rejoined his former membership on mortgage in January, stays appreciative of his time at Parken regardless of struggling for taking part in time.
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The 28-year-old ahead, born in Moscow to a Russian mom and a Nigerian father, made simply seven appearances for Copenhagen after his summer season transfer, totaling 347 minutes.
Whereas the dearth of sport time might have pissed off many gamers, Onugkha insists he stays grateful for the expertise.
“For me, it was a incredible expertise to play with such gifted gamers and a really expert coach. My relationship with them is absolutely good,” Onugkha advised Tipsbladet.
“I didn’t play a lot, however I labored extraordinarily laborious on daily basis. That’s essential if you practice with such a gifted squad.
“Though I didn’t get many minutes, I undoubtedly don’t remorse signing for FCK. I’ve grow to be an excellent higher participant than I used to be earlier than, regardless of the dearth of sport time.”
Onugkha, who was the Danish Superliga’s prime scorer final season with 15 objectives in 31 matches for Vejle, returned to the membership on mortgage in January for the rest of the 2024–25 season. His return got here after he was neglected of Copenhagen’s mid-season coaching camp in Spain.
⚽ German Onugkha er sæsonens topscorer i 3F Superliga ⚽#sldk | #ditholdvoresliga pic.twitter.com/ZzommjI5lQ
— 3F Superliga (@Superligaen) Might 26, 2024
Whereas he’s now centered on serving to Vejle battle for survival, Onugkha will likely be conserving an in depth watch on his father or mother membership, who lead the Superliga and are pushing for an additional league title.
“I’ll be glad in the event that they win the title as a result of I’ve seen how laborious they’ve labored as a group. They really need it and deserve it, in my view,” he stated.
“Now I’m at Vejle for the remainder of the season, which is why I discuss with FCK as ‘they.’ If I say ‘we,’ I imply Vejle.
“In fact, I’d really feel a part of it, however I wouldn’t say I’m 100% concerned. Different gamers have performed greater than me—they’ve fought for it and contributed extra. So I wouldn’t say I’d totally have received the championship myself.”
Onugkha’s long-term future stays undecided.
He nonetheless has a 12 months left on his contract with Copenhagen, however there was reported curiosity from Main League Soccer (MLS) golf equipment. His mortgage take care of Vejle reportedly features a buy choice, including one other layer of uncertainty.
“I can’t predict the longer term. Proper now, I’m centered on my time at Vejle. As soon as that’s over, I nonetheless have a 12 months left on my contract with FC Copenhagen, and we’ll see what occurs then,” Onugkha stated.
“In fact, I’ll hold following their video games and cheering them on as a result of they’re my membership. I used to be solely there for half a 12 months, however I really feel a part of them and need all of them one of the best.”
German Onugkha’s Nigeria allegiance and profession path
Onugkha has represented a number of golf equipment throughout Russia, Israel, and Denmark, together with spells at Torpedo Tamala, Zenit Penza, Volgar Astrakhan, Krasnodar, and Tambov. He additionally had mortgage stints at Krylia Sovetov, Rubin Kazan, and Bnei Sakhnin earlier than shifting to Denmark.
Born in Russia however eligible for Nigeria by way of his father, Onugkha confirmed in September 2024 that he was open to representing the Tremendous Eagles after turning down a call-up from the Russian nationwide group.
German Onugkha has been known as as much as Russian NT for September matches(@andreypankovvv) pic.twitter.com/GMdY54tHz1
— RPL Sky (@RPLNews_eng) August 18, 2024
FC Copenhagen’s German Onugkha, born in Russia to Nigerian father, rejects Russia call-up & seeks Nigerian citizenship. Plans to use for Nigerian passport at embassy in Copenhagen, doubtlessly paving means for Tremendous Eagles debut. #GermanOnugkha #Nigeria #SuperEagles #blaqsport pic.twitter.com/NFmswQJB1Z
— Blaqsport (@blaqsport) September 6, 2024
For now, his precedence helps Vejle safe survival within the Danish prime flight, beginning with their upcoming match towards Silkeborg.
In the meantime, FC Copenhagen resume their title cost with a conflict towards Randers on Monday.
