Belgian Pro League

Onyedika forced off injured during Club Brugge’s draw against Westerlo

Onyedika forced off injured during Club Brugge’s draw against Westerlo

Super Eagles midfielder Raphael Onyedika was forced off through injury as Club Brugge played out a pulsating 5-5 draw against Westerlo in the Belgian Pro League on Wednesday, Afrosport reports. Onyedika started the match at the Jan Breydel Stadium but lasted only 16 minutes before being replaced by Alexander Stankovic. The midfielder’s early exit will trouble Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle, with Nigeria set to...

Deadline Day: Anthony, Sancho & Hojlund secure moves away from Man United

Deadline Day: Anthony, Sancho & Hojlund secure moves away from Man United

Manchester United saw a flurry of departures on transfer deadline day as Antony secured a permanent move to Real Betis while Jadon Sancho, Rasmus Hojlund and Harry Amass joined Aston Villa, Napoli and Sheffield Wednesday respectively on loan, Afrosport reports. Antony had a successful loan spell with Betis in the second half of last season, scoring nine goals and providing five assists in 26 games as...

Super Eagles forward Arokodare reportedly on Napoli radar after Lukaku injury

Super Eagles forward Arokodare reportedly on Napoli radar after Lukaku injury

Tolu Arokodare is reportedly on the radar of Italian Serie A champions Napoli as a replacement for star striker Romelu Lukaku, who is currently nursing a thigh injury, Afrosport reports. The big Belgian picked up the injury in the Partenopei’s pre-season friendly against Greek giants Olympiacos last Thursday, and is likely to have a lengthy spell on the sidelines that could be up to three months....

Genk president warns Arokodare will not be sold cheap like Onuachu

Genk president warns Arokodare will not be sold cheap like Onuachu

Genk president Peter Croonen says the club will not sell Tolu Arokodare cheaply despite interest from some top European clubs, Afrosport reports. The Super Eagles forward has emerged as a target for German Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich after ending the Belgian Pro League season as top joint scorer with 21 goals in 40 games. Should Arokodare be sold, he will be the second Nigerian to leave...

Nigeria’s Arokodare nets brace in Genk Boxing Day win

Nigeria’s Arokodare wins Ebony Shoe Award in Belgian Pro League

Nigeria and Genk striker Tolu Arokodare has claimed the prize for the best African player in the Belgian Pro League, Afrosport reports. Arokodare, the winner of the 2024-25 Ebony Shoe Award, has scored 22 goals and provided seven assists for Genk across all competitions this season, including 20 goals in the Belgian top-flight. The Nigerian played an integral part in Genk’s top-of-the-table finish during the 2024-25...