Rafiu Durosinmi set K.R.C. Genk on course for a 4-0 victory over Beveren on Friday, continuing his strong start in the Jupiler Pro League. The Nigerian striker converted a penalty after just nine minutes and now has four goals in four league outings since his arrival.
Genk currently sits seventh in the standings with seven points from four matches, following two wins, a draw, and a loss. The team has scored twelve goals and conceded eight, for a goal difference of plus four. They trail leaders Charleroi by five points. This was reported by punchng.com.
How does Durosinmi fit into the current Genk side?
Rafiu Durosinmi, aged 23, was signed from Italian side Pisa in the off-season as a replacement for Hyun-Gyu Oh, who left for Beşiktaş in February. At Pisa, he managed just one goal in twelve games, but his prior form for Viktoria Plzeň, where he scored thirteen times in thirty matches, showed his potential. His immediate impact at Genk is clear. He credits his quick adaptation to the support of his teammates.
"I feel very good, and above all I am very happy. This is a good start," said Durosinmi. "The team helped me score. We have a lot of quality in the team, and if you have a good group it becomes easier to play."
What does this form mean for the title race?
Durosinmi's productivity comes at a key time. Genk needs to close the five-point gap to Charleroi. The firepower is there, with twelve goals in four matchdays, but consistency is required to reach the summit. The coming weeks will be crucial to see if the team can turn the recent W-D-W-L form into a winning streak. Fans can view the full schedule on our fixtures page.
How does he compare to previous Genk strikers?
Durosinmi follows in the footsteps of other Nigerian goal scorers at Genk. Paul Onuachu is a club legend; he netted 85 times in 134 games and holds the record for most goals in a single Belgian league season with 33. Tolu Arokodare scored 41 goals in 113 appearances before moving to Wolves. The pressure to continue this legacy is significant, but Durosinmi's beginning is promising. The current squad is listed on our squad page.
The next opportunity for Genk and Durosinmi to collect points is a home match against OH Leuven on December 12, 2026. Leuven currently sits 17th in the table, offering Genk a chance to improve their league position, which can be tracked live via the standings.
