Onuachu could lose penalty duty for Genk

Nigeria international Paul Onuachu might not be taking penalties for Racing Genk anymore after missing three of his last four for the club, with the latest one being on Sunday in a 2-0 loss to Charleroi in the Belgian top-flight division.

Charleroi were leading by a goal in the second half when Genk were awarded a penalty with nine minutes to go.

Onuachu failed to score but was given a lifeline to make things right when the officials adjudged the goalkeeper had moved from his line early, but the 27-year-old still missed.

Last season, the striker scored 11 penalties, but given his recent misses, things could change at the club.

“Last year we applauded Paul for his penalties, he was almost a certainty of success. But now…” Coach John van den Brom told Eleven Sports as quoted by Voetbal24.

“He had already missed one and is now doing so twice. Three of his four penalties failed. We have to think about whether it is time to make someone else responsible for the penalties.”

Despite the penalty hiccups, Onuachu has been prolific in front of goal this season, with 9 goals in 10 league appearances for Genk, who are currently sixth on the Pro League standings.