KRC Genk, the Belgian club, paid tribute to Ghanaian winger Joseph Paintsil for his outstanding performances during the 2022/23 football season.
In a prestigious awards ceremony held at the Cegeka Arena before their pre-season friendly against Burnley, Paintsil was recognized as one of the top three standout players for Genk in all competitions last season.
Alongside Mike Tresor Ndayishimiye and Patrik Hrosovsky, Paintsil received one of the three coveted accolades. The 25-year-old forward showcased excellent form throughout the previous season, consistently impressing with his performances.
His significant contributions to the team’s success were evident, as he recorded an impressive tally of 18 goals and 14 assists in 39 appearances across all competitions.
In the pre-season friendly against Burnley, Joseph Paintsil came on as a second-half substitute, replacing Argentinian Matias Alejandro Galarza. The friendly match saw Genk’s Nigerian duo, Yira Sor and Toluwalase Emmanuel Arokodare, score a goal each in the first and second halves, securing a convincing 2-0 victory over the English Premier League newcomers.
