Nigeria, March 21 -- As Nigeria fine-tune preparations for their upcoming international window, clarity is beginning to emerge around one of their key midfield engines. Frank Onyeka is on course to return, with Coventry City manager Frank Lampard offering a timely and positive update on the midfielder's condition.

Onyeka had raised concerns after enduring a series of heavy challenges during Coventry's defeat to Southampton FC at the CBS Arena. This outing left questions hanging over his availability for both club and country.

Yet, despite the uncertainty, Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle kept faith in the 28-year-old, naming him in Nigeria's 23-man squad for the March friendlies against the Iran national football team and the Jordan ...