Raphael Onyedika Club Brugge return boosts Champions League hopes as Nigerian midfielder is named in squad for key Marseille clash

Club Brugge have received a timely boost ahead of a decisive UEFA Champions League fixture after Nigerian international Raphael Onyedika was named in the squad to face Olympic Marseille.

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Raphael Onyedika, a defensive midfielder, had missed Club Brugge’s previous Champions League outing against Kairat Almaty in Kazakhstan after sustaining a muscle injury shortly after returning from Africa Cup of Nations duty.

The 24-year-old’s inclusion provides welcome reinforcement as the Belgian champions chase qualification for the knockout stage of the competition.

Club Brugge currently sit 27th on the overall Champions League table, leaving little margin for error in the remaining fixtures.

Onyedika has featured prominently in the campaign, scoring once in eight appearances for Club Brugge, and has been a key figure in the club’s midfield structure when fit.

His return adds steel and balance at a critical stage of the tournament.

The clash against Olympic Marseille is viewed within the club as pivotal to keeping qualification hopes alive, with Brugge seeking a strong result to climb the standings and sustain momentum in Europe.

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Club officials have not disclosed whether Onyedika will start the encounter, but his availability alone represents a significant lift for the side as they prepare for one of their most demanding fixtures of the season.