Jupiler Pro League: Young Moroccans star; Moussa Fall ends February with goal

Morocco U-23 internationals snatched the spotlight in Belgium’s top flight Jupiler Pro League with KRC Genk right back Zakaria El Ouahdi once again impressing over the weekend while Redouane Halhal is making major strides with KV Mechelen.

The blueprint of a perfect attack 🥰#mijnploeg pic.twitter.com/Um6YexVIMG

— KRC Genk (@KRCGenkofficial) March 2, 2026

After coming out on top in extra time to advance past Croatia’s Dinamo Zagreb to the UEFA Europa League’s Round of 16 stage, De Blauwwitten showed no ill effects from their continental duties with a strong start in their 3-0 home victory over KAA Gent.

El Ouahdi finished off a brilliant team movement in the 4th minute as Genk bounced back from a league defeat last weekend to Standarid Liège. Nigerian forward Yira Sor also provided a late goal after coming off the bench, with the club highlighting the forward’s immense pace that makes him an effective spark late in the match.

KRC Genk claims that forward Yira Sor 🇳🇬 is the fastest player in European football.

After watching his goal late in Genk’s 3-0 victory against KAA Gent, it is difficult to argue against the evidence 🤷‍♂️pic.twitter.com/IktfpSFSiK

— Pan-Africa Football (@PanAfricaFooty) March 2, 2026

El Ouahdi continues to thrive in Jupiler Pro League

The victory could be crucial for the club from Belgium’s Dutch-speaking region. The overtook Gent to move into 6th place on the Jupiler Pro League table, with only three rounds remaining until the top-6 clubs are put into the championship group for the final stretch.

El Ouahdi is certainly destined for a move to a bigger stage with his performances this season. The 2024 Paris Olympian with Morocco now has 8 goals and 3 assists in all competitions and dominates the right flank regularly when in action for his club.

Center back Redouane Halhal won the 2023 U-23 Africa Cup of Nations with Morocco and continues to make excellent progress in his club career with KV Mechelen. The 22-year-old scored his first goal with the club on Saturday as a dramatic 2-1 victory strengthened their hold on 5th place.

First one in the books for Redou! 🎯#kvmzwa pic.twitter.com/mZYvGDXonm

— KV Mechelen (@kvmechelen) February 28, 2026

Born in Montpellier, France, the defender spent time with Montpellier HSC’s youth side and appeared for the reserve team of Atlético Madrid before joining Mechelen.

A successful loan spell last season with Dutch second tier club Helmond Sport set the stage for his promising debut campaign in Belgium. Showing excellent strength at a young age, Halhal is one of the stars in a team that continues to surprise.

RAAL La Louvière are struggling in their return to the top flight this season but Senegalese forward Pape Moussa Fall is showing positive signs on loan from France’s FC Metz. 

🇸🇳 | Pape Moussa Fall profiteert van een misverstand in de Luikse defensie. 🫣🐺 #STARAL pic.twitter.com/fzSqxxJYzT

— DAZN België (@DAZN_BENL) February 27, 2026

It is always going to be difficult for a young forward to impress in a team that is considered a contender for relegation, but the 21-year-old is finding a way to thrive in a path that has been explored by many graduates of Senegal’s top academy Génération Foot like Fall. He increased his total to nine goals in all competitions this season with a header in the club’s 1-1 draw at Standard Liège.

Fall spent two seasons on loan with Metz’s Belgian affiliate club RFC Seraing in the country’s second tier Challenger Pro League, where he produced 18 goals and 4 assists in 41 appearances.

He began the 2025-26 season with several substitute appearances for La Louvière before earning a regular place in the XI for the club, who sit second from bottom but remain competitive in retaining their top flight status.