Jollof brothers Arokodare and Paintsil rescue Genk in thrilling 6-goal clash

Africans inspired Genk in their 3-3 draw to Truiden. (Photo Credit: Genk/X)

Jollof brothers Arokodare and Paintsil rescue Genk in thrilling 6-goal clash

Izuchukwu Akawor 14:54 - 24.09.2023

Nigeria and Ghana duo Toluwalase Arokodare and Joseph Paintsil unleashed their African excellence in an electrifying clash between Gent and St. Truiden.

Nigerian forward, Toluwalase Arokodare, and his Ghanaian counterpart, Joseph Paintsil, were the heroes as Genk came from three goals down to rescue a point at home. 

Arokodare and Paintsil scored two late goals to earn Genk a 3-3 draw against St. Truiden in Belgium on Sunday afternoon. 

Arokodare and Paintsil show

A blistering first-half performance from the visitors led by Aboubakary Koita saw Truiden look untouchable away from home. 

Koita netted a remarkable six-minute hat-trick to give the visitors a dream and comfortable 3-0 lead at the break.

Toluwalase Arokodare applauds the fans after the game. (Photo Credit: Genk/X)

However, Genk came out smoking in the second half, with their African stars putting on a show to inspire an impressive fightback.

Morocco’s Bilal El Khannous kicked off the comeback when he pulled one goal back for Genk just before the hour mark.

Joseph Paintsil celebrates his goal for Genk. (Photo Credit: Genk/X)

11 minutes later, Arokodare, who came on just before the start of the second 45, made his presence felt when he made it 3-2. 

The comeback was completed when another African star, this time, Ghana’s Paintsil, fired the equaliser for Genk five minutes from time to ensure a share of the spoils. 

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