Super Eagles Striker Chases Top Scorers Award in Belgium, Nets 14th League Goal for Genk

Super Eagles Striker Chases Top Scorers Award in Belgium, Nets 14th League Goal for Genk

Chukwu Ikechukwu
updated at April 12, 2023 at 7:56 PM
  • Paul Onuachu was on target as Racing Genk secured a vital victory over Standard Liege in a Belgian Jupiler League game on Sunday
  • It was Onuachu’s 14th goal of the campaign and first-ever against Standard Liege in 7 appearances against the Reds
  • The Super Eagles striker finished as the Belgian league’s top scorer last season but has struggled with injuries this term

Paul Onauchu resumed his chase for another top scorers award in Belgium as the Super Eagles striker scored as Racing Genk defeated Standard Liege on Sunday, February 13.

It was Onauchu’s 14th goal of the season in all competitions for Racing Genk as the striker’s 53rd-minute strike sealed a 2-0 win over arch-rivals Liege.

Super Eagles Striker Chases Top Scorers Award in Belgium, Nets 14th League Goal for Genk
Paul Onauchu was on target as Racing Genk secured a vital victory over Standard Liege in a Belgian Jupiler League game. Photo by BSR Agency
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According to a report via Goal, the lanky Nigerian striker had a goal disallowed as early as the second minute for offside but got his goal in the second half of the encounter.

The 27-year-old’s goal took his tally for the Belgian outfit to 14 goals in all competitions as the striker pushes to win consecutive top scorers awards in the Jupiler League.

Brila reports that the Super Eagles goal was his first in seven attempts playing against Standard Liege in Belgium.

Onauchu Injuries a worry for Genk

Meanwhile, Paul Onauchu’s comeback from a hamstring injury has been good news for Racing Genk as the striker has shown to be pivotal for the Belgium club in the attack.

According to Transfer Market, the Super Eagles forward was out injured for 29 days as he missed the African Cup of Nations for Nigeria.

The 27-year-old striker picked up the injury in December 2021 and missed three crucial games for Genk who are currently placed 8th on the Jupiler League standing.

Super Eagles Star Scores Wonder Goal for European Giants

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Moses Simon scored the winning goal for his club Nantes as they recorded a 1-0 win over visiting Reims in a French Ligue 1 game.

The Nigerian winger has been in good form this season for his club Nantes and also for the Super Eagles of Nigeria, considering his performances at the just concluded African Cup of Nations.

After losing their game against Strasbourg, Moses Simon and his teammates knew that a win would be suitable for them against Reims and they did themselves lots of good to get it.

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Chukwu Ikechukwu
Chukwu Ikechukwu Godwin is a journalist with over 9 years of experience in the Nigerian media industry. He has worked both in Radio (Today FM, Rhythm FM, Wish FM) and Television (Silverbird TV) as a Sports Analyst..
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