From d45670e1c9a33765f59b72c7f869cbcc9a2c8926 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: veramacghey15 Date: Thu, 23 Oct 2025 09:34:42 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] =?UTF-8?q?Update=20'Onyedika,=20Osuji=20and=20Furo=20Name?= =?UTF-8?q?d=20in=20Club=20Brugge=E2=80=99s=20Champions=20League=20Squad'?= MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit --- ...Brugge%E2%80%99s-Champions-League-Squad.md | 37 +++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 37 insertions(+) create mode 100644 Onyedika%2C-Osuji-and-Furo-Named-in-Club-Brugge%E2%80%99s-Champions-League-Squad.md diff --git a/Onyedika%2C-Osuji-and-Furo-Named-in-Club-Brugge%E2%80%99s-Champions-League-Squad.md b/Onyedika%2C-Osuji-and-Furo-Named-in-Club-Brugge%E2%80%99s-Champions-League-Squad.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..09d4cfb --- /dev/null +++ b/Onyedika%2C-Osuji-and-Furo-Named-in-Club-Brugge%E2%80%99s-Champions-League-Squad.md @@ -0,0 +1,37 @@ +
Super Eagles midfielder Raphael Onyedika has been officially registered by Club Brugge for the UEFA Champions League, alongside promising youngsters Vince Osuji and Kaye Furo. +
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Onyedika, who [attracted](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/category/football-culture/) interest from Galatasaray and [West Ham](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/category/stadiums-and-facilities/) during the summer transfer window, will remain at Brugge for now, with his European registration closing the door on any immediate move. The 23-year-old continues to be a mainstay in and a vital figure for both club and country. +
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Young centre-back Vince Osuji, who arrived from Swedish side Kalmar in January, is among those pushing for a breakthrough into the first team. His inclusion highlights Brugge’s willingness to back emerging talent at the highest level. +
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Also making the list is Kaye Furo, son of former Super Eagles defender Furo Iyenemi. A striker for the Club Brugge second team in the Belgian second division, Furo junior is being groomed for future opportunities with the senior side. +
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The move reflects the club’s strategy of combining established quality with nurturing potential as they gear up for Europe’s elite competition. +
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We view Club Brugge’s decision as a clear statement of intent: balancing stability with ambition. By locking in Raphael Onyedika, the Belgians have not only retained a proven engine in their midfield but also sent a message that they are unwilling to let European suitors dismantle their core. For us, this is a smart play continuity at the centre of the pitch can often mean the [difference](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/player-profiles/anaemena-celebrates-third-npfl-title-after-remo-stars-landmark-victory/) between surviving the group stage and mounting a genuine challenge. +
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The registration of Vince Osuji and [Kaye Furo](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/football-history/rashidi-yekini-hero-who-fired-nigeria-to-first-world-cup/) is equally significant. It shows that Brugge do not shy away from trusting youth on football’s grandest platform. Osuji, a teenager still adapting to Belgian football, has been thrust into a squad where he can learn daily from seasoned professionals. Furo, [carrying](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/news/transfer-news/bayern-munich-activate-release-clause-for-granada-striker-edna-imade/) the legacy of his father, now stands on a path where expectation meets opportunity. Both will gain immeasurably from the experience, even if their minutes are limited. +
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This balance between star power and nurturing raw potential is exactly what modern clubs need to thrive. Brugge are playing a long game, developing assets while keeping their competitive edge. As supporters of Nigerian talent, we can only applaud such vision. The inclusion of three Nigerians spanning experience, defence, and attack—illustrates a deepening footprint on the European stage. And we believe this is just the beginning. +
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+ Raphael Onyedika was named Danish Superliga Young Player of the Year in 2022 before moving to Belgium. + + Vince Osuji was born in Sweden to Nigerian parents and is eligible to represent both nations internationally. + + Kaye Furo plays in Belgium’s Challenger Pro League, which serves as a development platform for Brugge’s second team. + + Furo’s father, Furo Iyenemi, was part of the Nigerian squad at the 2000 Africa Cup of Nations, where the Super Eagles finished runners-up. + + Club Brugge have reached the European Cup final once—in 1978, losing 1–0 to Liverpool at Wembley. + + +
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