Aaron Bibout: Genk youngster nets season’s second against Mechelen

Cameroonian international Aaron Bibout registered a goal for KRC Genk in the Jupiler Pro League during their 3-2 victory against KV Mechelen on Friday.

Mechelen fired themselves ahead from the boot of Myron van Brederode with just 19 minutes into the week 24 fixture at the Argosstadion Achter Kazerne.

Aaron Bibout (21, 🇨🇲)

Such an upside signing for Genk, another Goal tonight.
He’s a real handful standing at 6’4 foot, and he possesses a lot of admirable tools.
Decent link up play, mobile with good pace for his size, and capable finisher with both feet & his head.
OTW 👀 pic.twitter.com/xiplhxF3jV

— António Mango (@AntonioMango4) February 13, 2026

Aaron Bibout rose through Cameroon’s U-17 team

With four minutes to hit the half hour mark, Cameroon forward Aaron Bibout pulled level for the visitors before Mechelen shot ahead for the second time through Kerim Mrabti’s 49th minute effort.

Genk however left no stone unturned, scoring two goals in a space of 14 minutes to claw all three points. Bryan Heynen pulled level for Genk in the 61st minute before Dan Heymaans penalty kick in the 75th minute won the day for Genk.

The goal was the second league tally for the Cameroonian striker, who started the match and was substituted in the 80th minute.

The 21-year-old, who previously played for LA Galaxy rose through Cameroon’s U-17 and he has made five appearances with two goals to his credit in the current campaign as Genk sit in 6th with 36 points from 25 games.