Paul Onuachu netted his 16th goal in the Belgian Jupiler this season as Genk defeated visiting Kortrijk 2-0 on Sunday.
Onuachu also had am assist as he set up Black Stars of Ghana forward Joseph Paintsil for Genk’s second goal.
It was Paintsil’s first goal for Genk since his brace in the Belgian Cup defeat to Club Brugge on 1st of December 2021.
While 19th September 2021 was the last time Paintsil scored in the Belgian league in a 2-1 away win. He has just two league goals this season.
Sunday’s fixture against Kortrijk, Onuachu put Genk 1-0 ahead in the 17th minute before providing the assist for his Ghanaian teammate just five minutes after the opening goal.
Onuachu has now taken his tally to 18 in 33 games in all competitions this campaign.
And following the win, Genk maintain eight place on 44 points – Europa League play-off spot – in the league table.
By James Agberebi
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