Thorup Shocked By Onyekas Nigeria Snub After Stellar Season

Augsburg head coach Jess Thorup revealed that he was surprised by Nigeria coach Eric Chelles decision to leave out Frank Onyeka from the 23-man squad that played against Zimbabwe and Rwanda in the World Cup qualifiers last month.

Onyeka has had an impressive season with Augsburg since his season-long loan from Brentford last summer. His presence in the midfield has been key, as the team sit three points behind a European spot in the Bundesliga.

It came as a surprise when the 27-year-old was not included in Nigerias squad for the World Cup qualifiers, as he made the initial 39-man provisional squad but was not selected for the final cut.

Onyeka admitted that he was hurt by the snub, and Augsburgs Thorup expressed disappointment with the midfielder not being included.

Yeah, I think he Onyeka has played an amazing season in one of the top leagues in Europe. I was really surprised that he was not called up to Nigerias squad, Thorup said.