By finding the net for Racing Genk in their 3-1 loss to KV Oostende on Wednesday, Paul Onuachu has set a new personal record for goals in a single season.

The Nigeria international broke the deadlock when he converted a spot kick in the tenth minute, taking his tally for the season to 24 goals in all competitions, including 23 in the Belgian First Division A.

Gueye netted a brace from the spot to put the home team 2-1 up before Theate made sure the points were safe just before the hour mark.

Onuachu's previous best for goals in a single season was the 23 he notched during the 2016-2017 campaign at FC Midtjylland, a feat he equaled exactly a week ago when he netted the winner against Sint-Truiden.

The FC Ebedei product has been in sensational form in his last ten games, scoring nine goals in total.

Zulte Waregem, Beerschot V.A, KV Mechelen, KV Oostende, Waasl.-Beveren, RSC Charleroi, KAS Eupen, Mouscron, Cercle Brugge, Royal Antwerp, KV Kortrijk, KAA Gent and Sint-Truiden have suffered in the hands of the FC Ebedei product this term.

Igho Kingsley