Brentford of England’s outgoing midfielder, Frank Onyeka has come out with a confession that the Tremendous Eagles performed underneath ‘psychological stress’ towards Tunisia, Algeria, Egypt and Morocco on the latest Africa Cup of Nations.
Sports247 stories that, of the 4 North African groups Nigeria battled on the 2025 AFCON, solely Algeria didn’t pose a severe problem, however the Eagles virtually drew with Tunisia, then confronted penalties versus Morocco and Egypt.
Though Nigeria defeated Tunisia and Algeria on the competitors, Onyeka recalled that each video games have been tactically powerful and victory didn’t come simple, after which he blamed ‘psychological fatigue’ for his or her lack of ability to defeat Morocco.
He additional recounted that the Eagles barely managed to beat Tunisia 3-2 of their second group match, then toiled till early within the second half to sink Algeria 2-0 within the quarter-finals, after which they misplaced to Morocco by way of penalties within the semi-final.
The Eagles finally received a document extending ninth third place end with victory over Egypt by way of penalties, thereby leaving AFCON 2025 with bronze medals, however Onyeka admitted that various classes have been learnt from taking part in towards the North Africans.
The FC Ebedei of Sagamu product, who performed on mortgage at Augsburg of Germany final season, additional informed Oma Sports activities TV that Eagles’ coach, Eric Sekou Chelle didn’t make use of completely different patterns towards the North Africans.
Onyeka, who beforehand performed for FC Midtjylland of Denmark, added, “Once you’re taking part in towards North African international locations, you understand they’re mentally robust.
“We’re additionally bodily robust, however on the similar time, we method each recreation with out interested by whether or not it’s towards a North or West African crew.”
In the meantime, Sports247 gathered that Onyeka is attracting curiosity from some golf equipment within the Championship, as Sheffield United and Coventry Metropolis have enquired about his availability.
Valencia of Spain have additionally been credited with curiosity in Onyeka, who desires extra recreation time and isn’t presently thought-about as a part of the long-term plans at Brentford.
