Joseph Opoku scored again as Zulte Waregem secured a crucial 3-2 away win in the Belgian relegation playoffs, strengthening the club’s survival hopes.
Joseph Opoku kept Zulte Waregem’s survival hopes alive again, finding the net as the club edged Cercle Brugge 3-2 away in Belgium’s relegation playoffs.
In what proved a defining result in the fight to stay in the top flight, Opoku added another goal to his recent run, continuing a period where he has been consistently involved in decisive moments.. Misryoum reports that his latest strike was his fifth goal in as many matches, with an assist also recorded during that stretch.
The wider picture is hard to ignore: the 20-year-old now has 10 goals and six assists across all competitions this season, underscoring how quickly he has become a key figure for Zulte Waregem.. His growing influence is reflected not just in numbers, but in the way the team is able to build momentum through his threat.
This matters because relegation battles often come down to timing and small margins, and Opoku’s form gives Zulte Waregem something concrete to lean on when pressure rises.
Zulte Waregem’s improvement has been closely tied to Opoku’s rise in the squad. Since joining for the 2024/25 season, he has steadily moved into the first-team picture, turning opportunities into impact as the club pursued a crucial path forward.
Meanwhile, performances like this are beginning to attract attention beyond club football. Misryoum notes that Opoku is increasingly positioning himself as a potential option for the Black Stars ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as his reputation builds on the European stage.
The confidence generated by victories like this can also be felt internally, especially in playoffs where every match shifts the balance. With Opoku producing at a steady pace, Zulte Waregem now carry additional momentum into the next phase of their survival mission.
And at this stage, it is not just about one goal, but about what the player represents for the club: a spark that arrives when matches demand it most, turning ordinary spells into turning points.