Belgian Cup: Abu Francis scores for Cercle Brugge against Olympic de Chaleroi

Black Stars midfielder Abu Francis recorded his name on the score sheet for his club Cercle Brugge in the Belgian Cup against Chaleroi.

In a Round of 32 game that took place at the Jan Breydel Stadion in Brugge, Cercle Brugge broke the deadlock of the game in the 23rd minute when Erick Nunes beautifully dribbled past two defenders and slotted the ball in the top corner.

Ghana’s Abu Francis extended Cercle Brugge’s lead in the game by shootnig from the edge of the box after being set-up beautifully by his teammate, Denvey in the 35th minute. The goal was Abu Francis first goal of the season in the cup tournament.

Abu Francis verdubbelt de score! 💪 pic.twitter.com/vSbRXDrrla

— Cercle Brugge (@cercleofficial) October 31, 2024

Brugge cemented their win in the 88th minute through a strike Gary Magnee. Abu Francis has 19 appearances for his club across all competitions this season.