Nigerian midfielder Raphael Onyedika and Club Brugge are on the verge of making history as they pursue a domestic double in Belgium when they host Royal Antwerp in their final Championship playoff match on Sunday.
The defending champions need a victory at the Jan Breydel Stadion to stand any chance of clinching their second consecutive Belgian league title. Club Brugge currently sit second in the standings, just one point behind leaders Union Saint-Gilloise, who will simultaneously face KAA Gent at the Joseph Marien Stadium.
Earlier this month, Nicky Hayen's side already secured the first part of a potential double when they defeated Anderlecht 2-1 in the Belgian Cup final. Should they manage to overtake Union Saint-Gilloise on the final day, Club Brugge would achieve their first domestic double since the 1995/96 season – a 27-year wait for the prestigious achievement.
For Onyedika, who has been a key figure in Club Brugge's midfield this season, the match represents an opportunity to add another significant achievement to his growing resume in European football. The Nigerian international's performances have been instrumental in positioning the club for this potential historic double.
Club Brugge's title hopes, however, are not entirely in their own hands. Even with a victory against Royal Antwerp, they would need Union Saint-Gilloise to drop points against KAA Gent to secure the championship. The simultaneous final-day fixtures promise a dramatic conclusion to the Belgian top-flight season.
Football fans across Nigeria will be keeping a close eye on Onyedika's performance as he attempts to help his club achieve this remarkable feat in Belgian football.