“Help the team as best I can”

Raphael Onyedika expresses his happiness at securing his first home win as an Eagle. He acknowledges the strong emotions that come with the achievement, but emphasizes the importance of maintaining focus on the team's success. The player highlights his dedication to physical fitness, stating that his endurance is a result of consistent training and experience from playing multiple matches per week.

Raphael shares that his playing style is influenced by Ronaldinho and Paul Pogba, but maintains a consistent defensive approach regardless of his teammates. After returning from international duty, he explains that early return was arranged by the club to allow ample preparation time before the end of the international period. Raphael recalls his first match against Dortmund in the Champions League, where the team held their own against Borussia Dortmund but ultimately lost 3-0.

He looks forward to the upcoming match against Dortmund at the Signal Iduna Park, a stadium notorious for its large and intense crowd. Despite the challenging atmosphere, Raphael remains committed to thorough preparation, both mentally and physically, to ensure the team's continued success.