News

A massive tie: Genk’s U-19s to meet Atletico Madrid in the Round of 16 of the UEFA Youth League

13 February 2023

Our Genk U-19s are heading south to face Atletico Madrid in the Round of 16 of the UEFA Youth League. In the shadow of the Estadio Wanda Metropolitano, our youngsters will compete for a coveted place in the quarterfinals. The winner of the tie between Italian side AC Milan and the Ukrainians of Ruh Lviv awaits the winner.   On Monday, February 13, 16 balls went into the drum for the draw …

A first contract for Saïdou Touré

09 February 2023

Saïdou Touré has signed his first contract with KRC Genk on his 16th birthday. Saidou joined from KAA Gent a few years ago and is now committed to our club until at least June 2025. He belongs to the U-18 squad. Saïdou is an attacker who has great offensive qualities and fine technique, passing movements and speed. He is also part of the national team at U-16 level. KRC Genk …

Genk’s U19s reach the UEFA Youth League Round of 16 after a penalty thriller against Juventus!

08 February 2023

With players from three categories and five generations, Sebastien Pocognoli put together a new team for Genk’s Youth League match against Juventus. Ndenge Kongolo, the youngest member of Poccognoli’s 11, was barely 16 years old. The goal: a coveted place in the Round of 16 of the Youth League. First half After a minute of silence for the victims of the earthquakes in Turkey and …

Genk’s U-19s compete against Juventus for a place in the Round of 16 of the UEFA Youth League

07 February 2023

On Wednesday, February 8 at 4 p.m., our U-19s will host their counterparts from Italian superpower Juventus in the UEFA Youth League. The goal: a place in the Round of 16 of the UEFA Youth League. In the qualifying rounds of the UEFA Youth League, the teams were divided into two paths. As national champions, our youngsters ended up in the Domestic Champions Path, with the national champions from …

Bilal signs through 2027

06 February 2023

Things are moving fast for Bilal El Khannouss. At the end of last season, the young Moroccan made his debut in the Genk first team. Under the direction of Wouter Vrancken, he has completely exploded this season. Half a year after his debut, the Moroccan star has played in the World Cup with Morocco and, at the Golden Shoe gala, he was chosen as the best young player in Belgium for 2022. Last …

2-3: A hard-fought victory against AA Gent

05 February 2023

  For the trip to the Ghelamco Arena in Ghent, Wouter Vrancken could again count on McKenzie and Cuesta in the centre of defence. Samatta took a place in attack, while newcomer Tolu started on the bench. First half With both teams wanting to play football, it promised to be an engaging evening. After a tentative start, the first chance was immediately taken. Cuypers played in Hong, who …

Paul Onuachu joins Southampton FC

31 January 2023

In the summer of 2019, Onuachu came to Cegeka Arena. 134 official matches later, the affable Nigerian has left a beautiful legacy at our club.He managed to score 84 times for our first team.In the 2020-2021 season he guided us to a Belgian Cup, and, with 33 goals, he received the prize of professional football player of the year and the Golden Shoe as the best player in Belgium. With his …

The young Nigerian forward Tolu Arokodare (22) will strengthen Genk's attack

31 January 2023

A diamond in the rough Arokodare comes to the club from the French second division side SC Amiens. In France’s Ligue 2, he has managed to score eight times in 23 matches and provide two assists. Standing 1.97 meters, Genk’s new signing is not much smaller than his predecessor. He is a player who has been on Genk's wish list for some time; Coach Wouter Vrancken was very much in favour …

Yayi Mpie is set to score goals for Jong Genk

31 January 2023

Jong Genk has strengthened itself at the last minute with the signing of 21-year-old Yayi Mpie. Our young compatriot comes over from Roda JC, who play in the Dutch second division – he has already played for various youth national teams. Mpie signs a contract with Jong Genk for one-and-a-half seasons with an option for an extra season. The left-footed attacker combines strength and speed …

Mika Godts joins Ajax Amsterdam.

31 January 2023

Mika Godts has made a move from Jong Genk to Ajax Amsterdam.Mika gave 100% in the Challenger Pro League until his last match. The entire Genk family wishes Mika every success.

Sam De Grand joins Lommel SK

31 January 2023

  Sam De Grand has left Jong Genk for a new adventure with Lommel SK. The left-sided defender has been a part of the Genk youth system since 2017.The whole club wishes Sam every success in his further career.

Christian Akpan (18) will strengthen Jong Genk’s defence

30 January 2023

Jong Genk has added, in the form of Christian Akpan, an extra option in their battle for survival. Akpan has signed a three-year contract with an option for two additional seasons. The Genk scouts had Akpan on their radar for a while, as did several other European clubs. In the past two weeks he has been training with Jong Genk where he immediately showed flashes of his class. The young …

Andras Németh joins Hamburg SV

27 January 2023

Andras Németh has reached an agreement to join Hamburg SV. He will make the switch to the German second division side with immediate effect. The entire Genk family wishes Andras every success in the continuation of his career.

Luc Nilis is set to coach KRC Genk’s young forwards

27 January 2023

Luc Nilis has signed a full-time contract with KRC Genk. A former top striker at FC Winterslag, PSV and Aston Villa, among others, will teach the young attackers of the Genk youth academy the tricks of the trade and point the way towards the goal. Nilis has signed a permanent contract. Luc Nilis is known as one of the best strikers our country has known. Nilis had a great career at FC …

KRC Genk, big winner at the Golden Shoe awards

26 January 2023

Wouter Vrancken's team has rumbled like a steam train through the first half of the season. Their awe-inspiring form in the league has not gone unrewarded at the Golden Shoe gala, either as our Genkies returned to Limburg with no less than three awards. Young player of the year Bilal El Khannous impressed across Belgium’s pitches last year. His play even earned him a call-up for the World …