Belgian top-flight club KRC Genk have congratulated their Nigerian striker Paul Onuachu, who scored the only goal as the Super Eagles beat Benin Republic 1-0 in Saturday’s Group L 2021 AFCON qualifiers in Porto Novo, Completesports.com reports.
Onuachu continued his impressive scoring form after coming on in the second half to net the winning goal in injury time for the Eagles.
It was his second goal for Nigeria since scoring on his debut, in a 1-0 friendly game win against Egypt in 2019.
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Onuachu’s goal helped the Eagles, who had already qualified before the game against Benin, to 11 points.
And celebrating Onuachu’s strike, Genk wrote:”Our top shooter is also the hero of his country!
“Paul Onuachu heads Nigeria into the Africa Cup of Nations deep in injury time!”
By James Agberebi
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That’s how it’s bn done to appreciate someone’s effort..let the noise begins
Onuachu is the Man
Courtesy abd diplomacy demand that the NFF show some appreciation to Genk for giving Onuachu the opportunity to grow into one of Europe’s top strikers.