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Soccer News of Thursday, 28 January 2021

Source: www.mynigeria.com

In-form Onuachu puts more pressure on Rohr

Nigerian forward, Paul Onachu Nigerian forward, Paul Onachu

Nigerian forward, Paul Onachu has once again shown why he must be considered for a role in the Super Eagles set-up after scoring twice in Genk’s 3-2 win over Zulte Waregem in their Jupiler League clash on Wednesday night.

The striker who has been on a good run of form now has 22 goals from 23 league games. It also increases the pressure on Gernot Rohr to select him. Soccernet.ng says the Super Eagles gaffer is not a fan of the striker.

Genk have lost their spark in recent games, which appeared to affect them going into Wednesday’s clash.

Although they started on the front foot, it was not until the added minute of the opening half that they got the opener, according to Soccernet.ng.

And it came from the boot of Onuachu, tapping in a ball from Daniel Munoz. The goal gave Genk the lift, and they doubled their lead eight minutes after the break courtesy of another finish from Onuachu.

The Nigerian international headed home a ball from Bryan Heynen to double Genk’s advantage before Junya Ito then made it three in the 67th minute, Soccernet.ng reports.

Genk looked to be cruising to victory until Zulte pulled one back through Laurens De Bock in the 72nd minute.

Gianni Bruno’s strike two minutes from time then set up a nervy finish, but Genk held on to secure their first win in three games.