Former Flying Eagles striker Ikwuemesi Chukwubuikem has ended 2024 on a high after he scored twice for his Belgian club OH Leuven to beat Beershot.
The striker opened scoring after 76 minutes, before he completed his brace 10 minutes later to end going seven games without a goal.
The former Salernitana striker, 23, has now scored four goals in the Belgian Jupiler Pro League.
OH Leuven are 11th with 25 points from 20 matches.
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