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Frank Onyeka Attributes Enhanced Fitness To AFCON Participation
Frank Onyeka Attributes Enhanced Fitness To AFCON Participation....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Brentford midfielder Frank Onyeka’s journey to enhanced fitness took a significant turn following his participation in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Onyeka, known for his tenacity and skill on the field, played a crucial role for the Super Eagles during the prestigious tournament….READ ALSO
Reflecting on his experience, Onyeka expressed profound gratitude for the opportunity to represent his country on the international stage. He acknowledged the intensity of the AFCON competition, emphasizing how it pushed him to his limits physically and mentally.
During his time on the pitch, Onyeka showcased his unwavering commitment and determination, earning praise for his performances. His dedication to the game and his team propelled him forward, contributing not only to his personal growth but also to the success of the Super Eagles.
As Onyeka returned to his club, Brentford, he noticed a remarkable difference in his fitness level. He attributed this positive change directly to his participation in AFCON, recognizing the rigorous nature of the tournament as a catalyst for his physical improvement.
In interviews, Onyeka shared his insights into the demanding nature of international football and the invaluable lessons he learned from competing against top-tier opponents. He stressed the importance of maintaining peak physical condition to excel at the highest level of the sport.
With his newfound fitness and renewed determination, Onyeka aimed to continue making significant contributions to Brentford’s success on the pitch. His experience at AFCON served as a cornerstone in his career, shaping him into a stronger, more resilient player ready to take on future challenges with unwavering confidence.
Super Eagles and Brentford defender Benjamin Fredrick has finally made his competitive return to the pitch after enduring a grueling 287-day layoff due to a knee injury sustained in November 2025 while on loan at Belgian side FCV Dender EH. The 21-year-old center-back logged 45 minutes for Brentford U-21 in a dominant 5-1 Premier League 2 victory over Sunderland U-21 at Wheatsheaf Park before being substituted for Ollie Shield at halftime—a match highlighted by a hat-trick from Kaye Furo, son of former Nigeria international Iyenemi Furo.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Fredrick’s lengthy absence sidelined him from the bronze-winning squad at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and interrupted a promising trajectory that saw him make his Super Eagles debut, feature prominently during Nigeria’s Unity Cup triumph under Eric Chelle, and play crucial minutes in the 2026 World Cup African play-offs in Morocco following his breakout campaign at the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup.
His timely return provides a major boost for the national team as coach Eric Chelle prepares to unveil his squad for the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, where Nigeria is placed in Group L alongside Madagascar, Guinea-Bissau, and co-hosts Tanzania. Meanwhile, Brentford U-21 will look to carry their momentum forward when they travel to face Hull City in the Premier League Cup on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has brought on Bright Ozebagbe and Deniran Ortega as assistant coaches for the Olympic Eagles, a move made public on September 1 through a press statement by Kola Daniel, Special Assistant on Media to the National Sports Commission (NSC) Director General. Chelle praised the two emerging tacticians for their strong backgrounds as the team gears up for the 2028 Olympic qualifiers kicking off in November 2026.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Ozebagbe currently serves as the Technical Adviser for Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) club Ikorodu City—who narrowly missed a continental spot at the close of last season—while Ortega brings UEFA licensure, Scottish Football Association training experience, and his ongoing role as an assistant coach for Nigeria’s Flying Eagles. Having already presented his roadmap to the NSC leadership, Chelle is slated to open the team’s training camp in Abuja shortly.
Nigeria’s head coach, David Fizdale, expressed optimism about the D’Tigers’ qualification prospects for the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup following a convincing 100-84 victory over Cape Verde in their final game of the fourth qualifying window on Sunday. Held at the Salle Multidisciplinaire de Radès in Radès, Tunisia, the win improved Nigeria’s record to five wins and four losses in the African Qualifiers. Having faced early setbacks against Cameroon and South Sudan, the team established early dominance by jumping to a 9-0 lead, closing the first quarter at 23-9, and expanding their advantage to 52-35 at halftime and 76-54 heading into the final quarter.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Reflecting on the match, Fizdale emphasized that securing the fifth victory was vital to keeping them in contention, noting that reaching five wins places them within striking distance for the upcoming window. Stellar individual performances fueled the victory, led by Caleb Agada, who racked up 26 points—including eight three-pointers from 11 attempts—along with six assists in under 24 minutes, crucially halting a fourth-quarter push by Cape Verde. Josh Okogie narrowly missed a triple-double with 15 points, 10 assists, eight rebounds, and four steals; Ike Nwamu contributed 14 points; and Chimezie Metu added 12 rebounds, six points, and four assists.
Fizdale also highlighted the team’s long-awaited improvement from beyond the arc after struggling with their shooting accuracy in earlier games. The D’Tigers will now look ahead to the final qualifying window scheduled for February 2027, where the leading two teams in each group, alongside the best third-placed side, will secure their spots at the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup in Qatar.
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