Onyedika inspired by Okocha as he starts at Eintracht Frankfurt
New Eintracht Frankfurt signing Raphael Onyedika is looking to follow in the footsteps of Nigerian legend Austin “Jay-Jay” Okocha as he begins his Bundesliga journey. Onyedika joined the German club from Club Brugge and will wear the No. 25 shirt. He brings significant experience from his previous clubs and international appearances with Nigeria. The midfielder is eager to learn from Okocha’s successful time at Frankfurt and hopes to make his own mark.
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- Raphael Onyedika signed a five-year deal with Eintracht Frankfurt, running until June 2031.
- He has made 268 senior club appearances, including 24 UEFA Champions League games in the past three seasons.
- Onyedika was part of the Super Eagles squad at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
- Austin “Jay-Jay” Okocha played for Eintracht Frankfurt from 1992 to 1996, scoring 18 goals in 90 appearances.
- Onyedika hopes to debut in pre-season before Frankfurt faces St. Tönis 1911/20 in the DFB-Pokal first round on August 21.
