Super Eagles Midfielder Raphael Onyedika Donates Bus to Former Team in Onitsha

• Raphael Onyedika has remembered his roots, donating a bus to Ozalla Football Academy
• The Super Eagles midfielder played at the Onitsha-based club during his childhood days
• Onyedika currently plays for Belgian outfit Club Brugge and has made one appearance for the Super Eagles

Super Eagles midfielder Raphael Onyedika has donated a 20-seater bus to his former team based in Onitsha, Nigeria.

Onyedika, who currently plays for Belgian outfit Club Brugge, supported Ozalla Football Academy with the bus worth millions of Naira.

From Ozalla, the midfielder moved to FC Ebedei to officially begin his youth career.

He was at the Ogun State-based outfit from 2016 to 2019 before moving to Europe.

He moved to Denmark to join the Youth team of FC Midtjylland which is an affiliate club to FC Ebedei, shortly after his 18th birthday.

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During his first full season in FC Midtjylland, he impressed in the U19 League and in the UEFA Youth League with his physique, speed, and playing style.

In 2020, the impressive midfielder then signed his first professional contract with the Danish outfit and made 37 appearances before being loaned to Fredericia.

In the summer of 2022, Onyedika joined Club Brugge despite interest from Italian giants AC Milan.

Club Brugge unveiled the 21-year-old midfielder following a €10m transfer move away from FC Midtjylland.

And now the star has remembered his roots by presenting a bus to his former team as photos have flooded the social media space.

Bojis Media tweeted:

“In a show of giving back to his roots, @NGSuperEagles & @ClubBrugge midfielder, Raphael Onyedika has donated a 20-seater bus to Ozalla Football Academy, Onitsha.

“Onyedika had his breakthrough at the academy before moving to Danish giants FC Midtjylland in 2020.”

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How Midtjylland rejected AC Milan’s bid for Onyedika

Sports Brief earlier reported that Italian giants AC Milan saw their €5m bid for Nigerian star Raphael Onyedika rejected by Danish club FC Midtjylland as the summer transfer window is set to close.

Milan are hoping to bolster their squad this summer, and they have set sights on the Nigerian international, who is valued at €8m by his club.

The Italian giants had discussed with Midtjylland for several weeks, but the latter rejected their €5m bid.