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Soccer News of Thursday, 14 January 2021

Source: www.mynigeria.com

You are of gold value to us - Genk to striker Onuachu

Super Eagles striker, Paul Onuachu Super Eagles striker, Paul Onuachu

Super Eagles striker, Paul Onuachu has assumed an untouchable tag at KRC Genk after he emerged third in the 2020 Belgian Golden Shoe Award.

This follows an impressive performance he had for the club in the just-ended season.

Despite coming third on the list, his club side expressed pleasure at his contribution to the team.

“Winner or not you are of gold value to us, Paul. Congratulations to Laureate Lior Refaelov,” the club wrote on their verified Twitter handle.

The 26-year-old currently tops the goal scorers chart in the Belgian top-flight with 19 goals after 19 appearances this season, Complete Sports reported.

The Belgian Golden Shoe is an award given in Belgium at the beginning of each civil year to the best footballer of the Belgian First Division A for the past year, according to Complete Sports.

The trophy is sponsored by the Belgian newspaper Het Laatste Nieuws.