Super Eagles midfielder Frank Onyeka made an impactful debut for Augsburg in their 3-1 victory over St. Pauli on Sunday, following his loan switch from English Premier League side Brentford.
Onyeka, who was named in the starting lineup for the Bundesliga side's home game, made a good impression in a performance that included an assist and a commanding presence in midfield at the WWK Arena.
Impressive debut for Super Eagles midfielder Frank Onyeka
Augsburg, currently sitting 11th in the Bundesliga with four points from three games, secured their first win of the season thanks to goals from Marius Wolf, Phillipe Tietz, and Yusuf Kabadayi.
Onyeka played a key role in the second goal, breaking through St. Pauli's pressing defence to deliver a precise cross for Tietz, who found the back of the net in the 66th minute.
This assist was a highlight of Onyeka’s impressive debut as he contributed both offensively and defensively.
Onyeka's performance in stats
Onyeka, who lasted 83 minutes before being substituted for Arne Maier, was involved in 41 touches and completed 71% of his 24 passes.
His vision was on display with two key passes and the creation of two big chances, although he also missed one scoring opportunity himself.
The Nigerian international was equally effective defensively, making five successful tackles, two interceptions, and two clearances.
His aerial prowess was unmatched, winning all three of his aerial duels, while he dominated the ground with a 6/8 success rate in duels.
Despite having a shot off target and two blocked shots, Onyeka’s all-around performance was crucial to Augsburg's victory.
His Bundesliga debut leaves a promising mark for what he can offer to the team throughout the season.
