Nigerian forward Paul Onuachu netted on his century of league appearances in the Jupiler as Genk defeated Club Brugge 3-1.
Onuachu marked his 100th Belgian Pro League appearance with a fine strike as he latched onto Joseph Paintsil’s cross to send a first-time effort past Simon Mignolet.
It was the lanky forward’s 14th goal in 15 games this season. Onuachu has racked up 71 goals in 100 games with six assists since he arrived at the club three years ago from Denmark.
Meanwhile, another Nigerian, Yira Sor was introduced into the game in the 88th minute as manager Wouter Vrancken gave the youngster his debut appearance since joining Genk from Slavia Prague.
Sor joined in the celebrations at the final whistle as Genk took a giant step towards winning their first league title since 2019.
Brugge’s Raphael Onyedika was not listed for the game after he picking up an injury.