Who Is Rafiu Durosinmi? Genk's New Nigerian Striker

Rafiu Durosinmi is the latest Nigerian striker to join KRC Genk, a Belgian club with a long record of developing African talent.

Genk confirmed on July 23, 2026, that the 23-year-old centre-forward had arrived from Italian side Pisa. He signed a four-year contract that runs until the end of June 2030.

The move has pushed searches for the Rafiu Durosinmi biography, age, nationality, height, statistics, transfer fee and Super Eagles career. His path has already taken him from academy football in Lagos to Czechia, Serie A, Nigeria's senior national team and now the Belgian Pro League.

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Why Rafiu Durosinmi is trending

Durosinmi is trending because Genk officially announced him as its second signing of the 2026 summer transfer window.

According to KRC Genk, the Nigerian forward moved from Pisa and signed for four seasons. His contract keeps him at the Cegeka Arena until June 2030.

Pisa also confirmed that the transfer was permanent, removing any doubt that the move was a loan.

Genk described Durosinmi as a complete striker who combines power, height and goalscoring ability. The club believes he can contribute immediately rather than spending a long period developing outside the first team.

His arrival also continues a strong Nigerian connection at Genk. Paul Onuachu, Tolu Arokodare, Cyriel Dessers, Wilfred Ndidi, Sunday Oliseh and other Nigerian players have represented the club.