Super Eagles’ Benjamin Fredrick returns after nine‑month injury layoff

By Emmanuel OkogbaNigeria international defender Benjamin Fredrick has returned to competitive action after a nine-month injury absence, featuring for Brentford Under-21 in their 5-1 victory over Sunderland Under-21 in Premier League 2.Fredrick sustained a meniscus injury during a loan spell with Belgian club FC Dender in November, an injury that required surgery and brought his season to an early end.Following his recovery, the 21-year-old returned to Brentford and was confirmed as part of the