Club Brugge manager Nicky Hayen has heaped praise on Nigerian midfielder Raphael Onyedika following his standout performance in their UEFA Champions League clash against Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday, Soccernet.ng reports .
Despite Club Brugges 3-0 defeat, Onyedika's display did not go unnoticed, with Hayen lauding his contribution both in and out of possession.
Speaking after the game as per VoetbalKrant , Hayen acknowledged Onyedika's importance to the team, saying,
Onyedika, who had 67 touches, four tackles, and two interceptions during the match, was one of the key players on the pitch for Brugge, with the 23-year-old Super Eagles midfielder ranking second for most touches in the game.
The match itself was tightly contested, with the first half ending goalless.
