AFCON 2025
Nicky Hayen, Club Brugge’s manager says Raphael Onyeka is be fit and available for selection against Aston Villa on Tuesday.
Onyedika’s availability for Club Brugge’s first leg second round clash against Aston Villa was in doubt in build up to the clash.
However, Hayen confirmed the availability of the Super Eagles midfielder while speaking to the media on Monday.
He added that the 23-year-old defensive midfielder trained with the rest of the squad in preparation for the match.
Raphael Onyedika has been instrumental to Club Brugge’s Champions League run as he helped the Belgian side qualify into second round without playing in the playoffs.
Club Brugge defeated Aston Villa by a loan goal when both sides met in the league phase of the Champions League in November.
Hans Vanaken’s goal from the penalty spot secured victory over Unai Emery’s men at the Jan Breydel Stadion.
Both teams will look to get a positive result tomorrow ahead of the return fixture in Birmingham.
