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No place for racism or discrimination at KRC Genk

25 October 2022

This pitch, here in Genk, has brought us together. People from all over the world. Different perspectives, different shades. But always blue, always Genk. It characterises us as a community. It strengthens us as a community, as it did 33 years ago, does today and will tomorrow. Inclusion is not a buzzword. It's a belief. People continue to be victims of discrimination and racism every day. Even …

De Bosuil is black and blue: a 3-1 victory in Antwerp!

23 October 2022

Football on a Sunday afternoon: it's always a great time. After five wins in a row, we headed to the Bosuilstadion. At stake? Top spot. Wouter Vrancken made one change to the team sheet: with Arteaga back from suspension, Preciado was serving one himself. Samatta came on in the 74th minute to make his 200th appearance for the club. First half We were not simply making up the numbers, that was …

Our U-19s advance in the Youth League

05 October 2022

A thriller away to Slavia Prague Despite a thrilling win, things in Prague didn’t start properly. In the match’s opening phases, Pudil (Slavia) opened the scoring after a muddled passage of play. KRC Genk immediately went looking for the equalizer after this opening goal, goal. And, on 27 minutes, Mika Godts was able to find the back of the net; 1-1. It was nearly 1-2 moments later, …

Bilal El Khannouss is called up for Morocco’s senior team

22 September 2022

Bilal El Khannouss (18) has been turning in impressive displays since the start of the new Jupiler Pro League season. Earlier this week, Bilal was called up to train with Morocco's U23. His physical ability and dynamic style of play have now also caught the eye of Morocco’s senior national team coach: Walid Regragui. This week, he was called up for the Moroccan senior team for the first …

A party for Genk: A 1-0 win against KAA Gent

18 September 2022

Coach Wouter Vrancken made one forced change to his starting lineup: Preciado took the place of the injured Paintsil at kick-off. For Carlos Cuesta, the game against KAA Gent was his 100th game for our team. Leandro Trossard was a guest at the Cegeka Arena and together with Bernd Thijs gave a ceremonial kick-off, while our supporters unveiled an impressive tifo. First half Both teams started …

UEFA Youth League: A 2-1 loss against a tough Slavia Prague

15 September 2022

Wednesday afternoon, four PM: gray clouds surrounded the Cegeka Arena. Despite the poor weather, our Genk supporters turned out to cheer on our U-19s in their first match in this season’s UEFA Youth Leaguee. Our boys started the game a bit hesitantly. Slavia Prague showed eagerness and were able to finish off a chance in the seventh minute via Konecny: 0-1. Chasing the game became the goal …

Joseph Paintsil signs a contract extension through 2026

14 September 2022

After his 100th game for KRC Genk, it's now time for a contract extension! Joseph Paintsil has extendedhis contract with our club until the summer of 2026. The Ghanaian winger’s contract had been set to rununtil the summer of 2023. Joske joined the club from the Ghanaian side Tema Youth in July 2018 and quickly became an importantplayer in our team during the title-winning campaign of …

KRC Genk welcomes Evan Rotundo (18)

06 September 2022

KRC Genk welcomes Evan Rotundo (18) KRC Genk has signed Evan Rotundo, an 18 year old attacking midfielder, from Schalke 04's U-19s. The American youth international has signed a contract with KRC Genk for three seasons and will join Jong Genk.Welcome and good luck Evan!

UEFA Youth League 2022 – 2023

31 August 2022

The draw for the UEFA Youth League took place in Nyon this afternoon. 32 of the 64 participants now know their opponents for the two knockout rounds. In the first of two knockout rounds (home and away) after which they will be joined by eight sides from the group stage for a play-off round, the U-19s of Sébastien Pocognoli will face Slavia Prague. The full draw for the Domestic …

Toma (23) is loaned to FC Paços Ferreira

31 August 2022

KRC Genk will loan Bastien Toma to the Portuguese first division team FC Paços Ferreira for the coming season. A purchase option was also agreed with FCPF, to be potentially exercised at the end of the loan. Bonne season et bonne chance, Bastien!

Simen Juklerod (28) joins Vålerenga Fotball

30 August 2022

KRC Genk has reached an agreement with the Norwegian side Vålerenga Fotball forthe transfer of Simen Jukleröd. Simen was signed from Antwerp last summer, who had purchased Simen from Vålerenga in the summer of 2018. After 13 matches for KRC Genk, it will be a return to the club where the left-sided defender managed to launch his international career. KRC Genk thanks Simen for …

Theo Bongonda (26) moves to Cadiz

26 August 2022

KRC Genk has reached an agreement with the Spanish Cádiz Club de Fútbol regarding the transfer of Théo Bongonda. Théo joined KRC Genk from Zulte Waregem in the summer of 2019. In three seasons, he played 111 games in our shirt, scoring 36 goals and recording 20 assists. The winger also managed to win the Belgian Supercup in 2019 and the Belgian Cup (2021) adding to …

Kevin De Bruyne and Thibaut Courtois nominated for the UEFA Men’s Player of the Year Award.

25 August 2022

Kevin De Bruyne and Thibaut Courtois, both risen out of KRC Genk, are nominated for the UEFA Men’s Player of the Year Award. Rightfully deserved for their astonishing seasons. And a unique situation, as both players evolved from the KRC Genk Talent Academy to the first squad before launching towards amazing international careers. Fingers crossed for our Genkies, with the winner being …

Jhon Lucumi (24) joins Bologna FC

18 August 2022

KRC Genk has reached an agreement with Bologna FC for the transfer of Jhon Lucumi. In the summer of 2018, our Colombian defender joined the club from Deportivo Cali. Soon afterwards,  Jhon has become a permanent fixture in our defence. He would add no less than three titles to his trophy cabinet: a Belgian league title, a Belgian Cup and the Belgian Supercup. In addition, he also received …

Welcome back, Ally Samatta!

16 August 2022

KRC Genk welcomes Ally Samatta back to the Cegeka Arena. A loan agreement has been reached with Fenerbahçe through the end of the current season, including a purchase option. It is a happy reunion with the cheerful 29-year-old Tanzanian. Ally had managed to win the hearts of fans in his first spell with the club, from January 2016 to January 2020, before moving to Aston Villa and …