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<br>Nigerian midfield international Frank Onyeka remained on the bench as Brentford claimed a 2-0 away win over West Ham United in the Premier League.
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<br>The Bees broke the deadlock shortly before [half-time](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/category/football-and-society/) thanks to a goal from Igor Thiago, and sealed the victory in stoppage time with a strike from Mathias Jensen.
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<br>West Ham, playing at home, struggled to assert themselves and were unable to breach Brentford’s defence, while the visitors’ dominance including 22 shots on [goal underlined](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/news/interviews/is-ahmed-musas-unity-cup-call-up-a-game-changer-for-super-eagles/) the margin of the result.
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<br>Onyeka, despite being part of the matchday squad, did not feature and remains unused in this away fixture.
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<br>Editorial
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<br>When a player is left on the bench rather than overlooked altogether, the message is often layered. For Frank Onyeka, his non-appearance in Brentford’s commanding 2-0 victory at West Ham speaks less of personal decline and more of the squad’s evolving dynamics.
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<br>Brentford’s performance was dominant: a result of pressing, structure, and threat. Onyeka’s role if played would likely have been supportive, enabling transitions and stabilising play rather than headline-grabbing. That the coach chose a different lineup suggests a strategic decision, not necessarily an indictment of the Nigerian midfielder.
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<br>But for Onyeka personally, the moment is a reminder of competition and timing. Premier League football demands availability and [adaptability](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/). To re-assert his value, Onyeka must be ready when called upon, contribute decisively in training and in limited minutes, and ensure that seat on the bench does not become habitual.
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<br>For Brentford, this match signals forward momentum and squad rotation working. For Onyeka, the next step will be about seizing opportunity and turning bench minutes into on-pitch influence. The club thrives, the player must match it.
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<br>Did You Know?
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Brentford recorded 22 shots on goal in this match one of their highest tallies in an away Premier League fixture.
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The goal by Igor Thiago gave Brentford the lead just before half-time, setting the tone for the second half.
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Mathias Jensen’s goal came in added time sealing the result after West Ham had pushed for a response.
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The match was played at London Stadium, where West Ham are now facing growing pressure from fans and form alike.
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Frank Onyeka’s absence from the playing 11 highlights the depth at Brentford and points to the competition for [midfield](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/category/international-nigerian-footballers/) places in the squad.
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