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“That stadium, that pitch, that atmosphere: what a challenge!”

20 October 2021

In Kiev it was of course still about qualification for the Champions League, but London Stadium, with 47,000 spectators tomorrow — more than three-quarters full — offers an altogether different challenge. Not only because the Olympic Stadium is a beautiful temple of football, but of course also because of the level of the opponent, who have been one of the top sides in the Premier …

A place in the second round of the Uefa Youth League guaranteed

19 October 2021

It was again a well-filled grandstand in our reserve stadium tonight, with a lot of German supporters. It was all about progress in Europe, with the prize on the line a place in the second round of the 'Domestic Champions Path' in the UEFA Youth League. Our youth players again finished the game clinically; following a 2-4 win in the first leg, 1. FC Köln were beaten 3-1 tonight. There was …

Uefa Youth League: converting good play into qualification

19 October 2021

Our U19s are close to reaching the second round of the so-called "Domestic Champions Path" of the UEFA Youth League. Two weeks ago, our youngsters won very convincingly, 2-4 at 1. FC Köln. In Germany (and playing in front of more than 4000 spectators) they secured an excellent position ahead of the return leg, set for tonight at 6 p.m. on the reserve pitch, located behind the Cegeka Arena. …

I like it here: Junya Ito extends to 2024 with Genk

18 October 2021

Junya Ito arrived in Genk during the winter transfer window in 2019. We had him on loan from Kashiwa Reysol for a season and a half. It didn't take long for Junya to become a fixture on the right flank. In his first months here, he already played an important part in securing our fourth league title, and last season he was a key figure in the team that won the cup and almost became champions. 22 …

Three Genk players in a top duel: Colombia-Ecuador 0-0

15 October 2021

High tension, controversy and polemics marked a thrilling top-level match in Barranquilla. With three of our players on the pitch, Colombia seemed ready to take three points at home in minute 99 (!) after a goal by Yerry Mina, Carlos Cuesta's partner at the back. The Estadio Metropolitano, filled to the brim, exploded, the players, bench and technical staff frantically celebrating the late …

'Head Of Recruitment' Dirk Schoofs extends his contract with Genk

13 October 2021

Two days after a renewed contract for Dimitri de Condé, our club has also entered into a longer commitment with Dirk Schoofs. Dirk was appointed head of the scouting department in November 2016 and has since formed an excellent partnership with 'Head of Football' Dimitri de Condé. Together they are responsible for a long string of successful transfers, making plenty of …

Tuesday 19 October, 6 PM: Our U19s Play the return leg in the Uefa Youth League

12 October 2021

In the first leg of the UEFA Youth League, our youngsters beat 1. FC Köln convincingly with 2-4. The return leg is scheduled for next week, Tuesday October 19 at 6 pm. Will you come out to support our young talents? Access to the match is free: all Genk fans can come and support the team. Of course this is a Covid safe event; you will have to present a Covid Safe Ticket on …

Dimitri De Condé Becomes 'Head Of Football': “Together to an even higher level”

11 October 2021

Sporting director Dimitri de Condé has committed himself to KRC Genk for the long term. In a manner of speaking, he has made a lifelong commitment to the club of his heart. As 'Head of Football', he wants to further professionalise KRC Genk in all football-related areas. He has been sporting (or 'technical') director of our club since March 2015 and in that role he is primarily …

Carlos Cuesta impresses against Neymar’s Brazil

11 October 2021

The Colombian press is unanimous: Carlos Cuesta is the big revelation of this series of qualifying matches. "What a discovery," the headlines read. After a convincing debut against Chile last month, he has gained the confidence of national coach Reinaldo Rueda and he has not in the least disappointed. Four days after an impeccable performance against Uruguay – an 0-0 draw in Montevideo …

Cuesta comes up big against Uruguay, Ecuador win

08 October 2021

It was a very successful evening for our Genk internationals in the Americas. In CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers, there were good results for both Colombia and Ecuador, and Carlos Cuesta was again a star for the Colombians. Colombia was faced with a difficult task, avoiding defeat in Montevideo, so as not to slip too far behind the teams at the top of the table. National team coach Reinaldo Rueda …

0-3 loss against Dinamo Zagreb

30 September 2021

We all knew it was going to be a very difficult match in the UEFA Europa League. But when things go wrong, you get a first half like tonight. Dinamo captain Ademi managed, with more luck than skill, to initiate a lightning counter, and it was 0-1 early on. Ivanusec was the creator, and all in all perhaps the Croats' best player. The Finnish ref gave yellows to Heynen and Thorstvedt early, very …

At full strength against Dinamo

29 September 2021

By now we should all know how good the Croatian champions are given how well they have been performing on the international stage in recent years. To get a result, we will have to be at our very best. We will be able to count on all the players who have contributed to the team's performances so far this season. Bongonda and Cuesta available Théo Bongonda has missed the past three games …

Convincing win in Uefa Youth League

29 September 2021

KRC Genk is a power bank for talent. Our U19s provided new evidence of this tonight in Cologne. In the first match of the UEFA Youth League, our youngsters beat 1. FC Köln convincingly 2-4.  The match was played in an atmospheric stadium with around 3500 supporters. The Germans started strongly and were physically strong. They took the lead through Schmid after just five minutes. …

UEFA Youth League 2021 - 2022

23 September 2021

Next Wednesday, our U19s will again take part in the UEFA Youth League – the championship for the best U19 teams in Europe. Our first opponent will be German side 1. FC Köln. If we get past Köln, we will be up against the winner of the Sparta Prague - MTK Budapest match. On Wednesday 29 September at 18:00, our boys will play their first match at the …

Paul Onuachu extends contract until 2024

20 September 2021

Our club has reached an agreement with Paul Onuachu on a one-year contract extension. He will be under contract at KRC Genk until mid-2024. Our Nigerian phenomenon made his debut for KRC Genk on 1 September 2019. In his first season he scored 10 goals, in his second he managed a staggering 35 goals. It earned him the title of top scorer, and as Paul is much more than just a goal machine, he was …