Stephen Odey Join KRC Genk for €3.5m - 4 years Deal

Former MFM of Lagos forward, Stephen Odey, was Thursday unveiled by Belgian Division A side, KRC Genk, after completing a €3.5m, four years contract - a transfer from FC Zurich.

Odey was presented to the club’s supporters and media after impressing in a trial game on Wednesday against Begel. He scored a brace in the match to convince the hierarchy of the club that he has come to solve their goal scoring problem.

Odey joined FC Zurich in 2017 from MFM fc. He made 45 appearances for the Swiss club, scoring 12 times in all completions.  He also scored 18 goals to emerge NPFL highest goal scorer in 2015.

Odey first cap for Nigeria, was in a 2018 African Nations Championship qualifier against Benin Republic on August 13 2017 in Cotonou, which the home-based Super Eagles lost 1–0. Odey featured in the match as a substitute.