Raphael Onyedika and Club Brugge secured a memorable 12th Belgian Cup title on Sunday, edging past fierce rivals Anderlecht 2-1 in a thrilling final at the King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels, Soccernet.ng reports.
The 202nd meeting between these Belgian powerhouses saw 21-year-old Romeo Vermant steal the show, scoring twice — first finishing off a Hugo Siquet cross, then doubling the lead with a sharp strike from Christos Tzolis’ assist.
Nigerian international Onyedika played a crucial midfield role, starting the match and holding the line for 74 minutes before being subbed off. Despite receiving a yellow card in the 22nd minute, the 24-year-old remained composed and helped dictate the pace of the game, keeping Anderlecht’s fightback at bay.
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— Club Brugge KV (@ClubBrugge) May 4, 2025Club Brugge’s path to the final included victories over Patro Eisden, OH Leuven, and Genk, while Anderlecht defeated Westerlo, Beerschot, and Royal Antwerp to set up the Brussels showdown.
With this cup win, Brugge clinch a spot in next season’s UEFA Europa League and set up a Belgian Super Cup clash against the league champions. Even more exciting, Brugge are just one point behind Union Saint-Gilloise with three matches remaining — putting a historic domestic double firmly within reach.
Onyedika has been a key figure throughout the 2024/25 season, racking up 31 league appearances, one goal, one assist, and over 2,200 minutes on the pitch — a testament to his consistency and value for the club.
