Nigerian midfielder Raphael Onyedika lifted the Belgian Jupiler Pro League trophy with Club Brugge despite a scoreless draw against city rivals Cercle Brugge in their final playoffs match.
The draw secured a 19th domestic league title for Club Brugge by one point over Union Saint-Gilloise and three points ahead of Anderlecht, all vying for the championship on the last day.
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Brugge finished the playoffs unbeaten with seven wins and three draws, accumulating 50 points, one more than Union Saint-Gilloise.
Super Eagles midfielder Raphael Onyedika played a key role, scoring three goals in nine playoff appearances, adding to his contributions during the regular season with 21 matches played.
This title win marks a remarkable turnaround for Club Brugge under a caretaker manager. They finished the regular season in fifth place, a significant 19 points behind Union Saint-Gilloise. Despite points being halved going into the playoffs, Brugge clawed their way back to clinch the championship.
The victory earns Club Brugge a direct spot in the Champions League group stage next season, while Union Saint-Gilloise will need to navigate the qualifying rounds.
