Borussia Dortmund coach Nuri Sahin has admitted the brilliance of Super Eagles midfielder Raphael Onyedika in the UEFA Champions League clash against Club Brugge on Wednesday, Soccernet.ng reports.
Onyedika returned to Champions League action with Club Brugge when they welcomed former German champions Borussia Dortmund to the Jan Breydel Stadium.
The first half was quite balanced, with both clubs creating opportunities from the blast of the whistle. However, it ended goalless. The second half was also balanced until the 76th minute when Jamie Gittens scored the opener for Borussia Dortmund.
Then, ten minutes later, Gittens doubled Borussia Dortmunds lead with a precise strike from inside the penalty area. Serhou Guirassy wrapped up the scoring from the spot in the fifth minute of stoppage time. That ensured that it ended 3-0 after 90 minutes in Borussia Dortmunds favour.
Despite Club Brugges loss, Nigerian midfielder Onyedika had a great game, registering 67 touches, two interceptions, and four tackles. The 23-year-old Super Eagles midfielder had the second highest number of touches in the game for Club Brugge.
