Softfootball can verify Frank Onyeka has secured promotion to the Premier League with Coventry Metropolis, ending the membership’s 25-year absence from England’s high flight after a dramatic 1–1 draw towards Blackburn Rovers.
This milestone comes throughout a robust interval for Nigerian soccer, with Ademola Lookman just lately climbing to 3rd on Nigeria’s all-time UEFA Champions League scorers checklist after netting his eighth purpose within the competitors.
Coventry wanted only one level at Ewood Park to verify promotion and achieved it late on, with Bobby Thomas scoring an 84th-minute equaliser to seal a top-two end on 86 factors with three video games remaining.
Onyeka featured for 62 minutes, delivering a disciplined midfield efficiency finishing 26 of 32 passes (81% accuracy) whereas including two tackles, two clearances, and 6 recoveries earlier than being changed by Victor Torp.
The achievement was additionally celebrated by the Tremendous Eagles , who congratulated the midfielder through their official X deal with.
They posted:
Congratulations to Coventry Metropolis and Frank Onyeka on securing promotion to the Premier League! Properly deserved 👊🏾
Onyeka, who turned 28 on January 1, 2026, stays a key determine for each membership and nation, presently contracted to Brentford FC whereas persevering with to play an vital function at worldwide stage.
