Onuachu, Dessers win first trophy in Belgium

Nigeria forward Paul Onuachu was in action for Genk in their Belgian cup victory over Standard Liege on Sunday night.

Onuachu who has scored over 31 goals for Genk this season saw actions 90 minutes and provided an assist as Genk edged their opponents 2-1 at King Beaudoin Stadium.

The Super Eagles forward set up Theo Bongonda to score the second goal in the 80th minute and it was his fourth assists of the season

Japanese forward Junya Ito opened the scoring in Brussels, three minutes into the second half, while DR Congo forward Jackson Muleka scored Standard Liege’s only goal of the game in the 84th minute.

Standard Liege finished the match with 10 men after Mali defender Moussa Sissako was dismissed late in the game.

Onuachu’s compatriot Cyriel Dessers watched the entire match from the bench.