Paul Onuachu Nets 4th League Goal of the Season As Genk Record Win Over Tough Opponents

Paul Onuachu Nets 4th League Goal of the Season As Genk Record Win Over Tough Opponents

Ibitoye Shittu
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:14 PM
  • Nigerian striker Paul Onuachu has scored his 4th goal of the season for Genk on Saturday, 15 October
  • The Super Eagles star was in good form for Genk as he and teammates recorded a 1-0 win over Leuven
  • Onuachu will want to continue with this impressive form and also hopes to shine in the Super Eagles

Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu was in fine form on Saturday night, 15 October, as the Nigerian scored the only goal that helped his side beat Leuven 1-0 in League game.

Onuachu has been proven himself so far this season for Genk as the Nigerian has now grabbed his 4th goal of the season and will hope to replicate the form of last season.

The Nigerian has also netted in three consecutive games for Genk who seat top in the league table after 12 matches.

Paul Onuachu, Genk, Super Eagles, 4th goal
Paul Onuachu nets 4th League goal for Genk. Photo by KRISTOF VAN ACCOM
Source: Getty Images

Onuachu grabbed the only goal of the game after scoring in the 16th minute before going off on 76 minutes.

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However, Genk did not finish the match with 11 players as Angelo Preciado was red carded in the 43rd minute.

Francis Uzoho is only 23 but he looks older than me, Omonia Nicosia coach claims

Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how Neil Lennon, the coach of Omonia Nicosia in the Cypriot First Division, claimed that Super Eagles goalkeeper Francis Uzoho looks older than him despite being only 23.

Uzoho has been making the headlines since Thursday night, 13 October, due to his brilliant performance for Omonia in their Europa League clash against Manchester United at Old Trafford.

The Nigerian goalkeeper made 12 saves in the match and only conceded at the death, leading the Red Devils to a narrow 1-0 win.

After the tie, Uzoho received widespread praise from many fans and players, including Manchester United goalie David De Gea.

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