Tremendous Eagles midfielder Raphael Onyedika has been named Membership Brugge’s Participant of the Month for September, incomes 31% of the fan votes, Soccernet.ng experiences.
The Nigerian star edged out competitors from teammates Christos Tzolis and Hans Vanaken to assert the celebrated award, capping off a formidable month of performances.
Onyedika has been a pivotal determine in Brugge’s midfield, dictating play in each home league matches and on the European stage. His commanding shows helped the Belgian giants keep their robust kind in September, making him a deserving recipient of the award.
Nevertheless, regardless of his success, Onyedika’s month ended on a controversial observe throughout Membership Brugge’s 1-1 draw with Charleroi at Stade du Pays.
The match took a dramatic flip when the 22-year-old midfielder was proven a crimson card within the fifty fifth minute for a problem that many, together with Membership Brugge head coach Nick Hayen, felt was unjust.
The referee deemed Onyedika’s deal with as harmful, resulting in his dismissal. Talking after the sport, Hayen expressed his disagreement with the choice.
“That’s by no means a crimson card. Sure, he goes in onerous, however not with the studs on the ankle. It wasn’t a harmful motion, and he additionally touched the ball,” Hayen stated, including {that a} yellow card would have been ample.
Regardless of being diminished to 10 males, Membership Brugge fought again, with Charleroi initially taking the lead by means of Parfait Guiagon within the forty eighth minute.
Brugge managed to equalize late within the recreation to salvage a 1-1 draw. Onyedika’s crimson card, nonetheless, means he’ll miss Brugge’s upcoming matches towards Royale Union SG, Westerloo, and Anderlecht.
Although marred by the crimson card incident, Onyedika’s contributions all through the month ensured he remained a fan favorite, along with his performances incomes him well-deserved recognition.
The midfielder will now look ahead to making his return after suspension and persevering with his robust run for the Belgian champions.
