Nigeria, March 4 -- At the start of the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League, nearly 10 Nigerian players were part of the prestigious competition.

However, as the tournament enters the knockout phase, only three remain in contention -Raphael Onyedika, Victor Boniface, and Nathan Tella-each hoping to etch their names into history by joining the exclusive list of Nigerian players to lift the coveted trophy.

Among the trio, Raphael Onyedika has been a crucial figure for Club Brugge, who shocked the football world by eliminating Atalanta in the playoffs to secure their place in the Round of 16. The Belgian Pro League champions will now face Aston Villa in a two-legged tie, starting with Tuesday's first-leg clash at the Jan Breydelstadion.

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