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Joseph Paintsil, Nathan Opoku Get Goal Contributions In Opening Weekend In Belgium

Joseph Paintsil, Nathan Opoku Get Goal Contributions In Opening Weekend In Belgium

Ghanaian duo Joseph Paintsil and Nathan Opoku had a good start to the Belgian Jupiler Pro League over the weekend. The two players starred for their respective teams on the opening day of the league, continuing from where they left off in the 2022/23 season. Paintsil provided two assists in KRC Genk’s thumping win over Molenbeek on Saturday evening as his side triumphed 4-0 away from home. With Genk also gearing up for their Champions League qualifier second leg against Servette, the Ghanaian was taken off in the 75th minute, going on to the Man of the Match award. On…
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Leicester City Sign Ghanaian Youngster Nathan Opoku

English Premier League side, Leicester City, has officially confirmed the signing of Ghanaian youngster, Nathan Opoku. The 21-year-old joins the Foxes from Syracuse University in the United States and pens a three-year deal with the club. Opoku after signing for Leicester will be loaned immediately to Belgian-based Oud-Heverlee Leuven to continue his development. The US-based player was named the Most Outstanding Offensive Player of the National Collegiate Athletic Association last year after scoring 11 goals and providing eight assists for Syracuse. The forward had a stint at the Manchester City academy before moving to the United States. In his farewell…
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Emmanuel Toku Signs For Belgian Outfit Oud-Heverlee Leuven

Former Ghana U-17 forward, Emmanuel Toku, has signed for Belgian top flight side, Oud-Heverlee Leuven on a permanent deal. The 22-year-old moves to Belgium from Bulgaria where he played for Botev Plovdiv. Toku joined the Bulgarian side permanently in September 2021 ahead of the 2021/22 season following his spell with Fremad Amager in Denmark. He signs a three-year deal which will see him stay at the club until 2026. Toku has made 21 appearances for Botev in the 2022/23 season scoring once and providing two assists during that time. In his over two years with Botev, Toku made 70 appearances…
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