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Onyeka helps Coventry seal Premier League return after Blackburn draw

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Frank Onyeka was in motion as Coventry Metropolis secured promotion to the Premier League following a 1-1 draw in opposition to Blackburn Rovers on Friday night time.

The Tremendous Eagles midfielder performed for 62 minutes as Coventry earned the essential level that confirmed their return to the highest flight, with three matches nonetheless remaining within the Championship season.

After a goalless first half, Blackburn took the lead within the 54th minute by way of Ryoya Morishita. Coventry responded by making tactical adjustments, with supervisor Frank Lampard introducing recent legs in the hunt for an equaliser.

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The choice paid off late within the sport when substitute Victor Torp delivered a high quality cross that was headed in by defender Bobby Thomas within the 86th minute to degree the rating.

Blackburn pushed for a late winner, however Coventry held agency to safe the draw that sealed their long-awaited promotion, marking their return to the Premier League for the primary time in 25 years.

Onyeka, who joined Coventry on mortgage from Brentford in January, is now set to characteristic within the Premier League subsequent season.

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