Big Nigerian Midfielder Names Former Man United Star Pogba as His Idol

Big Nigerian Midfielder Names Former Man United Star Pogba as His Idol

Ibitoye Shittu
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:11 PM
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Nigerian midfielder Raphael Onyedika has disclosed that French footballer and Juventus star Paul Pogba is his hero and someone he models his game after.

Raphael Onyedika is gradually growing to become one of the best midfielders in Europe after joining Club Brugge snubbing move to clubs like AC Milan and Dortmund.

There is no doubt about the fact that Paul Pogba is one of the best midfielders in the world considering his performances for all the clubs he has played for so far.

Raphael Onyedika, Club Brugge, Paul Pogba, Juventus.
Nigerian player Raphael Onyedika names Paul Pogba as his idol. Photo by Jan Christensen
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The former Manchester United star has also won the FIFA World Cup with the French national team.

According to the report on Punch, Raphael Onyedika disclosed that he is always looking up to Paul Pogba when he plays on the pitch.

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Raphael Onyedika's statement about Paul Pogba

“I like to win duels and am also good with the ball at the foot. Personally, I look up to Paul Pogba. A lot of people say we look alike, but I just want to be the best.
“I chose Club Brugge because they are the best team in Belgium and because they want to win everything.''

Napoli Director Reveals the True Nature of Victor Osimhen’s Injury

Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how Cristiano Giuntoli, who is Napoli's director has stated clearly that Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen is having issues with his abductor ahead of the club's clash with Liverpool.

Napoli will on Wednesday evening, 7 September, start their campaign in this term's Champions League with a battle against Premier League giants Liverpool in a battle that is expected to be a challenging one.

Victor Osimhen got injured during Napoli's last game against Lazio in the Serie A and there have been doubts over his availability for the clash against Liverpool.

Cristiano Giuntoli explained that Napoli medical team are currently sweating over the fitness of Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen.

It is a common cause of groin injury and pain among athletes and the risk factors include previous hip or groin injury, age, weak abductors, muscle fatigue, and decreased range of motion.

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