While Charles De Ketelaere and were favorites, it was Paul Onuachu who won the Golden Boot. After Branko Strupar and Wesley Sonck, the Nigerian is only the third player from Genk to win the trophy.
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Paul Onuachu won the Golden Shoe on Wednesday evening. The Genk striker (333 points) is ahead of Noa Lang (272 points) and Charles De Ketelaere (271 points).
“I was surprised to hear my name because it was tense and tight. There were three strong contenders in the top three who all deserved the Golden Boot. Noa Lang is an impressive player, Charles De Ketelaere is drunk. talented. A fantastic boy. I must admit that it is a great pleasure, both for me personally and for the club, “said the Nigerian. “I am also happy, proud of myself and of the work accomplished. I scored 34 goals last year and achieved a great performance. My teammates were very important to me. It’s thanks to them that I was able to score as many goals. The next step is to be done as quickly as possible, so 100% and then play, “said Onuachu before discussing the long-awaited transfer which did not take place last summer.
“It’s a little disappointment, because I was ready for a transfer. Well, sometimes you want too much, and it doesn’t happen. And vice versa. If nothing comes back later? Then I’ll stick with the Racing Genk and life goes on. I don’t want to force anything, “concluded Onuachu.