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Paul Onuachu: 50 goals … and counting

18 September 2021

No better stage for Paul Onuachu to score his 50th goal for KRC Genk than on the European one. In Vienna, he scored the winner in the last minute through a technically perfect finish with his left foot. We've written about this here before: ‘Name it, and he does it.’ Paul Onuachu continues to make history for KRC Genk. And we are certainly delighted about it. In recent weeks, we …

Auf Wiedersehen: 0-1 in Vienna

16 September 2021

At around 23 degrees and with a light breeze, there was more air circulating at the start of the match than during the final training session yesterday. With 18,400 spectators, the stadium was filled to capacity. Over 400 from Genk were there too, and they made themselves heard. The same 11 from previous games started the match and retained possession and control. The first attempt at goal was …

Report from Vienna

15 September 2021

Let the game begin. The team and the coach are looking forward to it, that much is clear. We are in Vienna to realise our ambitions of remaining in the competition beyond the winter. "If you want to get a lead on the competition, we have to win here. That is what we are here for." This was our coach John van den Brom speaking at the press conference at the Allianz Stadium, …

A reunion in the Uefa Europa League, our favourite competition

14 September 2021

  Europe is here again! Another very exciting European autumn is approaching for our team. The reward for last season's strong campaign is at least six games in the group stage of the upgraded UEFA Europa League. We start on Thursday, in Vienna. It will then be exactly 938 days since we played our last match in this tournament, at home against Slavia Prague. The Czechs eliminated us back …

Jhon Lucumí extends contract until 2023

14 September 2021

Our club has reached an agreement with Jhon Lucumí on a one-year contract extension. Lucu is now committed to KRC Genk until mid-2023. The strong Colombian defender has been playing for our club since the summer of 2018. He recently played his 100th game in a Genk shirt. As his contract expires next summer, the club was willing to cooperate in a lucrative transfer during the last …

U13s win Ramada Cup

13 September 2021

Our U13 youngster won the Ramada Cup last weekend, a prestigious youth tournament held near Amsterdam. They defeated AFC Ajax and PSV Eindhoven respectively on the second day of the tournament. In the final, our boys beat RSC Anderlecht after penalty kicks. A fine collective performance, congratulations guys!

Strong Carlos Cuesta makes debut in win against Chile

10 September 2021

  What a great end to this international break for our internationals! Carlos Cuesta and Daniel Muñoz played their part in a major success for Colombia. The Tricolor beat rivals Chile 3-1 in a crucial game to bolster their chances of qualifying for the World Cup.  The absence of Yerry Mina and Dávinson Sánchez left a space at centre back. National coach …

Important away win (1-4) for Mark Mckenzie with USMNT

09 September 2021

More success for a Genk international. Mark McKenzie has followed the great example set by his teammates. He was on the pitch with the US team – the United States Men's National Soccer Team, abbreviated to USMNT – for the full 90 minutes in Honduras.  The US team won 1-4 after what was a difficult evening for a long time. Honduras had taken the lead before half-time and had …

Four internationals win, goal and assist for Thorstvedt

08 September 2021

Successful evening for our Genk internationals! Paul Onuachu was a substitute for Nigeria in Cape Verde in the evening. The Super Eagles won 1-2. They lead their qualifying group with 6 points out of 6. Junya Ito was crucial in China-Japan in Doha, Qatar. Our 'Ninja' rushed down his wing and delivered a perfect cross to provide an assist for the only goal (0-1). This was a crucial win for the …

Genk’s internationals: Norway’s coach hails Kristian Thorstvedt

07 September 2021

Our internationals are entering the second week of the international break. Most have already played two international matches, although they did not all feature every time. In Norway they are now plenty of fans of Kristian Thorstvedt. Our powerful midfielder had to watch from the sidelines owing to suspension against the Netherlands (1-1), but against Latvia (0-2) he played for 60 minutes, and …

Transfer window recap: the key elements remain, with a stronger squad

01 September 2021

And then it was September 1 — and the results are extremely positive. In recent months there has been much speculation in the media about what would remain after the transfer window of the successful team that won the cup last season and rolled through the Champions' Playoffs. The team’s key players are still here — all of them. All of the basic elements. The strong men. The …

Gaëtan Coucke moves to KV Mechelen

30 June 2020

As of now Gaëtan Coucke (21) is a KV Mechelen player. The goalkeeper put pen to paper on a three season deal with an option for an extra season. Coucke arrived at the KRC Genk Academy as a U9 player, and became a goalkeeper a year later. He passed through all the youth teams and moved to the A-squad in 2016. After having been on loan in Lommel he made his debut last season. Coucke …

Paul Onuachu and Eboue Kouassi are finally back

28 June 2020

It was a bumpy ride for them, but finally they are back safe and sound: Paul Onuachu and Eboue Kouassi have returned to Genk after a stay in their home country - respectively Nigeria and Ivory Coast. In these times of corona flying back to Europa from the African continent was all but straightforward.  Onuachu had been training with the team until mid May and then left for Nigeria. In …

Our squad list for the Eupen game!

01 November 2019

On Saturday we travel to the East Cantons for the game against KAS Eupen. The Pandas had a difficult start of the season but have now moved up to spot 13 after scoring 10 out of 15 points, thus joining the large middle ground. The ankle injury Jere Uronen sustained during the Antwerp game will keep him sidelined for a couple of weeks while Joakim Maehle is back from injury. For the first …

700 Genkies travelling to Eupen!

31 October 2019

We travel to the East Cantons on Saturday for the away game against Eupen, kick off 18.00 hrs. In the Kehrweg stadium we can count on our blue white legion! No less than 700 Genkies will be present in a (nearly) sold out visitor's section! Together we take up the fight. Thanks to all and let yourselves be heard!  For those supporting us at home, there is a written live report from our …