Raphael Onyedika: Super Eagles star celebrates 1st goal against Benin Republic
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Super Eagles star Raphael Onyedika celebrates his 1st goal for Nigeria against Benin Republic.

Raphael Onyedika: Super Eagles star celebrates 1st goal against Benin Republic

Tosin Abayomi 15:05 - 16.06.2024

Super Eagles star Raphael Onyedika celebrates his 1st goal for Nigeria against Benin Republic.

There is news about Super Eagles of Nigeria star Raphael Onyedika.

The 23-year-old is trending for his latest post on social media.

Raphael Onyedika on goal against Benin Republic

Benin Republic beat the Super Eagles for the first time 2-1 in a World Cup qualification fixture.

Nigeria is in danger of missing the upcoming football championship after only managing three lousy points from four World Cup qualifying matches.

Super Eagles star Raphael Onyedika celebrates his 1st goal for Nigeria against Benin Republic.
Super Eagles star Raphael Onyedika celebrates his 1st goal for Nigeria against Benin Republic.

Club Brugge's Onyedika gave the Super Eagles the lead with a fantastic insert right inside the box.

Jodei Dossou's goal in the 37th minute brought the Benin Cheetahs, guided by former Nigerian coach Gernot Rohr, leveled the score following a defensive blunder by the Super Eagles.

Just before the halftime whistle, they made things worse for Nigeria by using Steve Mounie.

For one of their biggest football victories, the Cheetahs played fierce defense to hold on for three points.

Onyedika took to social media to celebrate his first goal for the Super Eagles.

Along with a video of the goal was a message that said, "Disappointed But we still have everything to play for.

Super Eagles star Raphael Onyedika celebrates his 1st goal for Nigeria against Benin Republic.
Super Eagles star Raphael Onyedika celebrates his 1st goal for Nigeria against Benin Republic.

"Thank you for your support in this difficult moment🇳🇬

"Glad to get my first goal together we keep soaring High🦅"

Onyedika is expected to receive interest from top clubs following his performance with Club Brugge.

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