Onazi Says He Is Hungry For Football In Denmark After Injury Nightmare

Nigeria midfielder Ogenyi Onazi wants to revive his career in the Danish Superliga with SonderjyskE after injury struggles in Turkey.
The Super Eagles star’s injury nightmare started with a ruptured Achilles tendon back in December 2018 which ruled him out of action for almost a year.

He found it difficult to break into Trabzonspor’s first-team after the injury, and he left the Turkish Super Lig club to join their rivals Denizlispor on a short-term contract in January.

Onazi’s hopes of securing regular playing time with the Roosters were dashed when he suffered a groin strain and hamstring injury which limited him to just nine league matches last season.

“Injuries are inevitable because it’s something that happens a lot in football, but it’s not been fair to me,” Onazi told BBC Sport.

“At the most important time in my career is when it happens to me and I have no proper explanation for this.

“Coming from where it all started I believe I’ve seen the worst that life has to offer on and off the pitch.

“I am more hungry and determined to do extra well. I’ve lost a lot of grounds, but it can only be better from here on.

“We had other offers from different places but the main reason I chose Denmark is because I haven’t played in a while.

“I decided to go to a place where I can have proper fitness, get regular game time and test myself mentally.

“It was not the best option financially but it’s the most challenging and it provides a tough physical challenge. The training is physical like the German league.

“It’s a short-term plan but I am prepared to take it one week at a time and after this we can look at something bigger.”