'He's available' - Lampard confirms Onyeka is fit for Man City v Coventry City
Speaking at Friday's press conference ahead of Coventry City’s Premier League meeting with Manchester City, manager Frank Lampard confirmed that Frank Onyeka is available for selection for the trip to the Etihad Stadium.
The Nigeria international was not involved in Coventry's last two matches, against Plymouth Argyle in the Carabao Cup and Hull City in the Premier League.
Onyeka played the full 90 minutes as Coventry began their new Premier League campaign with a 3-0 defeat to reigning champions Arsenal.
Asked for an update on Onyeka’s fitness, Lampard told reporters: “He is available for tomorrow.”
Coventry were obligated to sign the FC Ebedei product on a permanent basis during the summer transfer window following their promotion to the Premier League.
Onyeka proved to be an important addition during the second half of last season, scoring once and providing one assist in 14 Championship appearances as Coventry were crowned league champions.
His stunning strike against Derby County on matchday 40 was also shortlisted for Coventry City’s Goal of the Season award.
Onyeka’s potential return will come as welcome news to Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle, with the midfielder part of his plans for this month’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau.
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