Ghana forward Joseph Opoku has expressed his relief and satisfaction after scoring a match-winning brace for Zulte Waregem, just one week after facing intense criticism and online abuse.
The 20-year-old winger proved to be the hero in the Belgian Pro League relegation playoffs, netting twice in the second half to secure a vital 2-1 away victory over FCV Dender.
The performance served as a direct response to a difficult period for the former Great Corinthians star.
Following a high-profile missed chance in a 1-1 draw against Cercle Brugge the previous week, Opoku became the target of significant backlash from fans.
However, his composure at the Dender Football Complex – scoring in the 55th and 62nd minutes – has now placed Zulte Waregem at the top of the playoff table, securing their top-flight survival.
Reflecting on his redemption, Opoku noted that the negativity served as fuel rather than a distraction.
“I’m very happy because last week I got a lot of criticism after the chance I missed,” Opoku said after the game.
“As a player, that keeps you going. This makes me tough, and I just keep calm in my head. I scored two goals, so I’m happy with the bounce back.”
Since joining the Belgian side in 2024, the Ghana U20 international has become a focal point of the “Essevee” attack, recording seven goals and five assists this season.
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