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Fashanu: Genk forward Onuachu is Nigeria’s new ‘goal king’

John Fashanu has hailed Genk forward Paul Onuachu, describing him as the Nigeria national team 'goal king'.

The lanky attacker has been in terrific form for the Blue and White in the current campaign, scoring 27 goals and providing two assists in 32 appearances, amid other dazzling displays.

The striker was, however, surprisingly omitted from the Super Eagles initial 24-man squad for their Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, given his previous inconsistencies for the West Africans.

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He was recalled to the team following the inability of Nantes forward Moses Simon to honour his invitation due to the Covid-19 rules in France.