Written by Derin Makinde
Frank Onyeka has been named Jose Peseiro’s 25-man squad to tackle at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations tournament
Brentford FC midfielder, Frank Onyeka, received heartfelt birthday wishes from his wife, Mesoma Onyeka-Akaolisa, who took to social media to reminisce on their wedding moments, Soccernet.ng reports.
Onyeka, who is a vital inclusion in Jose Peseiro’s 25-man squad for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations tournament, is expected to play a pivotal role for the Super Eagles, notably in the absence of Wilfred Ndidi.
Ahead of the 34th AFCON edition, Mesoma has celebrated her husband, who will be participating in the prestigious tournament in the coming days.
Her Instagram post on January 1, 2024, revealed glimpses of their wedding, held in what seemed to be an intimate ceremony.
Accompanying the heartwarming pictures was a touching caption: “Wishing a spectacular birthday to the love of my life! On this first day of the year, know that God deemed you so special that He chose to create a masterpiece right at the beginning. May the year ahead be filled with divine blessings and continued moments of joy. Happy birthday my best friend and I love you forever and a day more! ”
Beyond being a supportive partner, Mesoma is a skilled mechanical engineer with extensive experience across various industries.
She presently holds a managerial role at the American Express Company. Additionally, she recently achieved a significant milestone, earning an MBA from the University of Illinois, as shared on her Instagram post on December 16, 2023.
The couple joyfully announced their engagement in August 2023 through their individual social media platforms, marking the beginning of this beautiful journey together.