The Nigeria midfielder came on late to add steel as Coventry City beat Newcastle United 4-1 for a second straight Premier League win.
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Onyeka’s cameo at the CBS Arena
Nigeria international Frank Onyeka earned a good rating after coming off the bench in Coventry City’s 4-1 win over Newcastle United on Monday night. He played 12 minutes in the Premier League game at the CBS Arena. FootballInNigeria.com.ng reports that Coventry made it back to back league wins.
The Coventry Telegraph gave Onyeka a 6.5 rating. The publication wrote: “Added steel and fresh legs to help see out the result.” It was his fifth Premier League appearance for the newly promoted club this season.
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How the goals came
Jack Rudoni and Sidiki Chérif scored early in each half to put Coventry in control. Newcastle pulled one back 20 minutes from time, but Coventry hit back.
Substitutes Ellis Simms and Stephen Mfuni then scored in the 81st and 86th minutes to seal the win. We described it as Coventry’s first Premier League win at the CBS Arena.
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Table and Awoniyi
The win took Coventry up to 14th place on six points. Newcastle, on eight points, are 11th.
Another Nigeria international, Taiwo Awoniyi, missed the game through suspension. He is part of Frank Lampard’s squad and should be available again when the ban ends.
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What next
Coventry host Tottenham on Monday, October 19, with kick-off listed for 8pm Nigerian time. Onyeka will hope for more minutes after his late impact against Newcastle.
It’s also ran a piece in which Onyeka said the Super Eagles must aim to win every AFCON qualifier. With Tanzania next in November, that message will matter.
Can Onyeka turn his cameos into a regular place? Lampard now has options.
📌 Did You Know?
- Coventry were 2-0 up in the 56th minute and led 2-1 at the 80th minute before the late goals.
- Newcastle visit Aston Villa on October 17.
- Frank Lampard is Coventry’s manager.
- Nigeria host Tanzania in Uyo on November 13 and visit Dar es Salaam on November 17.
- Nigeria sit second in Group L behind Guinea-Bissau.
