Onyekuru Struggles for Scoring Prowess as Anderlecht Falls to St. Truiden: A Tale of Frustration and Resilience

In a captivating encounter at the Constant Vanden Stock Stadium on Sunday, Anderlecht, despite an early lead, succumbed to a 3-2 defeat against a resilient St. Truiden side. The match marked Super Eagles striker Henry Onyekuru’s third consecutive appearance without finding the back of the net since his loan move from Everton this summer, leaving fans and pundits alike questioning the young Nigerian’s scoring prowess in the Belgian top flight.

Anderlecht initially took the lead in the 18th minute courtesy of Massimo Bruno, but their joy was short-lived as Yohan Boli swiftly equalized for St. Truiden in the 21st minute. The pendulum swung further away from Anderlecht’s favor in the 53rd minute when Jonathan Legear netted the second for St. Truiden. Boli secured his brace, extending the lead to 3-1.

In the dying moments of the game, Lukasz Teodorczyk managed to pull one back for Anderlecht, but it was not enough to alter the course of the match, concluding with a 3-2 defeat for the home side.

Onyekuru, who played the full 90 minutes, struggled to break his goal drought, a stark contrast to his impressive 24-goal tally for Eupen in the previous season. Anderlecht’s disappointment further manifested in their descent to the 10th position on the league table, accumulating only four points.

As Onyekuru continues his quest for that elusive first Anderlecht goal, the team faces mounting pressure to reverse their fortunes in the upcoming fixtures. The young striker’s journey to redemption unfolds amidst the challenges of adapting to a new environment and heightened expectations, with fans anxiously awaiting the breakthrough moment that could redefine Anderlecht’s season.