Paul Onuachu is now joint top scorer in the Belgian top-flight league after his brace earned KRC Genk a 2-2 draw with KV Oostende.
The giant centre-forward, who was overlooked by coach Gernot Rohr for next month’s friendlies against Algeria and Tunisia, has now netted six goals to tie with Daan Heymans of Waasland-Beveren at the top of the goals chart in the Jupilar League.
A panel of experts predicted before the new season kicked off that Onuachu will finish as Goal King in Belgium.
Onuachu drew home team Genk level early in the first half when he headed home a corner.
He then stepped forward to convert a penalty in the 52nd minute for his brace.
He is now just three goals shy of his tally for last season when he finished as Genk leading scorer in the league.
