The Nigerian put up an impressive showing against the Miners, nonetheless, the Belgian First Division A side got sent packing from the competition
Super-sub Cyriel Dessers scored Genk’s only goal as they lost 2-1 to Shakhtar Donetsk in Tuesday’s Champions League fixture.
The Belgians went into the second leg of the third qualifying round needing a comprehensive win to fancy their chances of reaching the play-off round.
The Smurfs had bowed 2-1 at the Luminus Arena despite taking the lead through their prolific striker Paul Onuachu.
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However, they were unable to turn the table around as the Ukrainian Premier League side completed a double over them.