Chukwuibukem Ikwuemesi, a former Flying Eagles star, has taken a time out to celebrate his first goal for OH Leuven after grabbing a remarkable brace that secured a vital 2-0 away victory against Sporting Charleroi in the Belgian Pro League.
The 23-year-old Nigerian striker, who had been searching for his breakthrough moment, lit up the pitch with two impressive goals, Footballrover reports.
Ikwuemesi’s goals, struck in the 32nd and 45th minutes, not only marked the end of his goal drought but also secured Leuven’s first win since late August.
This victory moment could not have come at a better time, as the team desperately needed a lift in the league standings.
Since arriving on loan from Italian club Salernitana, Chukwuibukem Ikwuemesi had shown promise but faced challenges finding the back of the net.
However, his determination and hard work finally paid off in this crucial match after showing off huge potential as a key player for OH Leuven.
Reflecting on this recent success, Ikwuemesi shared his excitement, stating,
“Collectively, we played a strong game, just as we practiced in training. Personally, it feels great to finally score again. I’ve worked hard for it.”
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This season, the Nigerian forward has played in eleven matches, and his brace against Charleroi signifies a turning point in his campaign.
The vital goals from Chukwuibukem Ikwuemesi provided much-needed relief to OH Leuven as they move up the ladder to 11th place in the 16-team Jupiler League after amassing 15 points from 12 fixtures.
Leuven’s head coach, Oscar Garcia, also offered his own assessment of the team’s overall performance, acknowledging that it was not their finest hour despite securing all three points.
Garcia further noted that the season had been quite different, making it feel good to finally win again.
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