Zakaria El Ouahdi has bid an emotional farewell to the supporters of K.R.C. Genk. The player said his goodbyes on Sunday, 30 August 2026, a moment captured in a video of nearly eighteen minutes by Sporza Voetbal.
The farewell comes as Genk sits seventh in the Jupiler Pro League with seven points from four matches. The team has two wins, one draw, and one loss, with a recent form of WDWL. Having scored twelve goals and conceded eight, the squad holds a positive goal difference of four.
What happened during the farewell?
Zakaria El Ouahdi's departure was marked by genuine emotion. The player, who had an association with the club, took considerable time for the fans. The extensive video recording by Sporza Voetbal, lasting 17 minutes and 50 seconds, documents this personal moment. The clip is titled 'El Ouahdi neemt geëmotioneerd afscheid van Genk-fans' and is part of the broadcaster's football coverage. The report also includes links to other Jupiler Pro League videos.
This event took place with K.R.C. Genk trailing league leaders Charleroi by five points in the title race. This context adds another layer to a player's departure in the middle of the competitive season. Fans can follow the full table and statistics on our standings page.
How does this fit into Genk's current season?
The team has made a mixed start with the aforementioned seven points. The squad is performing strongly in attack but needs to become more consistent defensively. The departure of a player like El Ouahdi raises questions about squad depth, especially looking ahead to future matches. The current roster can be viewed in our squad overview.
The next major test for Genk is a home fixture against OH Leuven, scheduled for 12 December 2026. Leuven currently sits seventeenth in the table, presenting an opportunity for Genk to collect points. All upcoming matches are listed on the fixtures page.
What does this mean for the future?
The emotional farewell of Zakaria El Ouahdi marks the end of a chapter. His departure leaves a spot in the squad that others will need to fill. The team must now move forward without him, focusing on its league objectives. The immediate focus is on improving the league position and closing the gap to the top.
The next official match for K.R.C. Genk is the home game against OH Leuven on 12 December 2026.
