News about Frank Onyeka

DOMINIC HOGAN AT THE GTECH COMMUNITY STADIUM: Rarely have so many groans been heard at a football stadium. At passes overhit, balls played sideways rather than forwards, offside flags going up and above all a lack of quality in front of goal. Strange as it may be for a 2-0 win over the side bottom of the table, that on paper seems as routine as they come, but Frank Onyeka's injury-time strike puts a more entertaining spin on a game that for more than an hour promised to fade from memory by the morning. The cheers that followed Oliver Arblaster's own goal in the 63rd minute seemed tinged with far more than the regular roars. Perhaps it was the relief that at last there was an end to over an hour of frustration, maybe the promise of a first win since February 10 for the hosts.

Burnley and Brentford have each lost four of their last five Premier League games and are in dire need of a win, and the two clubs will meet in Turf Moor today in the hope of turning their fortunes around and returning to the winners circle. Brentford beat the Clarets 2/1 strangers despite being away from home on Friday, winning their eighth victory of the season. The result is priced at 13/5 for those predicting a draw. Sky Bet is offering a 'Featured RequestABet' and two 'Price Boosts' for today's fixture in addition to the 'Reality' market above.

The Africa Cup of Nations is scheduled to begin on Saturday, with Nigeria expected to be one of the top sides in the competition considering its star-studded roster of players. Although Morocco and Senegal are the two favorite to win, the Super Eagles boast a stellar roster, including prolific goal scorer Victor Osimhen. Several Premier League players have been called in their squad, including Calvin Bassey, Alex Iwobi, and Frank Onyeka, while former Everton player Ademola Lookman will continue his fine streak of goalscoring form with Nigeria.

AFCON is finally here, following months of rumors over which players will be ruled out of club action for up to four weeks. Following the most recent round of play, the continental tournament will take place from January 13 to February 11, with players having to join their national teams. This year's edition of the Ivory Coast will be held in Senegal, with Senegal as the reigning champions after defeating Egypt on penalties in the 2021 tournament (which took place in 2002).

Brentford B team Como drew 2-2 in a friendly behind closed doors on Tuesday afternoon, Ivan Toney scored his return to football with a goal. As he cancelled out Francesco Lipari's sixth minute opener, Matt Dickov put the hosts ahead, the 27-year-old scored the Bees' first goal. Brentford threw a corner upfield against Frank Onyeka, who broke down the right wing and found Toney with a fantastic cross-field ball, which was an hour gone.

With the Cameroonian 10/1 to score 2+ and 66/1, it is Bryan Mbeumo, the lowest-priced player from either team to score more than a goal, as well as scoring three or more. He is closely followed by teammate Yoane Wissa, who is 11/1 and 66/1. Unsurprisingly, it's now Mbeumo and Wissa who are the cheapest players in the game, with the pair both winning odds of 13/8. Frank Onyeka is the most popular in the 'player to be carded' market, followed by Kevin Schade (2/1) and Aaron Hickey (9/4).

After scoring an injury-time winner in Brentford B's Middlesex Senior Cup clash, Romeo Beckham made it a Valentine's Day to remember. David Beckham's uncle came off the bench against Wealdstone to score a late header and earn them a 3-2 victory on the night. Frank Onyeka, one of the Bees' top-names on the team sheet at the start of the evening, was one of the evening's most popular players, but Beckham stole the show thanks to his late goal.