Paul Onuachu Breaks Record
Nigeria forward Paul Onuachu is delighted to help Genk set a new record in the Belgian Pro League. The Nigerian striker is currently topping the goal chat across Europe, he has so far scored 14 goals toping the both Lewandoski and Dominic Calvert-Lewin in the English Premier League.
Genk defeated Antwerp 4-2 at home on Sunday, with Paul Onuachu scoring two in the encounter. It was the seventh consecutive league win for John Van den Brom’s men, the first time they will be achieving the feat in the history of the club.
According to Paul Onuchu, he said: “I am happy, also because we now have that club record. That was a theme in the dressing room this week, so it is very good that we succeeded.” He also said: “That second goal? We trained on that, good work from Muñoz as well.”
“I was an offensive midfielder with the youth, yes, but then there was a growth sport and I started playing in the striker. That past as a midfielder also helps me now. ” Onuachu also praised his manager den Brom for his role in the team’s impressive run.
He said: “Football is up and down, but since his arrival he has given us a lot of confidence,” stated the Nigeria international.” “He helps us to play free and you see that work. Now we focus from match to match, reaching the top four is our first goal.”