Europa League: Eagles star returns to action after long injury lay off

Super Eagles midfielder Ogenyi Onazi made his first competitive appearance in over a year after featuring in Trabzonspor’s Europa League loss against Swiss club, FC Basel on Thursday night.

Onazi sustained an Achilles tendon injury while in action against Rizespor in a Turkish Super Lig game back in December 2018 and has since been out of action.

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Last nights game was not the result we expected but it was a special day for me.. I just want to thank God almighty for his word came to pass. Special thanks to my teacher and coach, the Physio’s my lovely family ( special three gang..❤️) and most importantly the best fans ever who always stand by me..🔴🔵 It’s now time to help my team achieve our objective for the season.. #yanyana #ooe17❤

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The former SS Lazio midfielder was included in Trabzonspor’s manager Unal Karman squad on Thursday and he was able to get some minutes under his belt as he continued his recovery to full fitness.

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Onazi saw 51 minutes of action, but could do nothing to prevent his side from going down as Silvan Widmer and Valentin Stocker’s strikes condemned the Turkish outfit to their fourth consecutive defeat in the competition.

Onazi will hope to make Trabzonspor matchday squad when they tackle Denizlispor in their next Super Lig game on December 16.