Abu Francis scores in Cercle Brugge’s Belgian Cup victory over Olympic de Charleroi
Ghanaian midfielder Abu Francis starred in Cercle Brugge’s dominant 3-0 win against Olympic de Charleroi in the Belgian Cup Round of 32.The match, held on October 31, saw Cercle Brugge swiftly take control, opening the scoring in the 23rd minute when Erick Nunes skillfully dribbled past two defenders and slotted a precise shot into the top corner.Abu Francis doubled the lead in the 35th minute, capitalizing on a well-timed setup from Kvin Denkey. Abu Francis fired from the edge of the box, securing his first goal of the cup campaign. Cercle Brugge maintained their grip on the game through disciplined defense, limiting Olympic’s chances throughout the second half.The final nail came in the 87th minute as Gary Magne tapped in a rebound, sealing a convincing 3-0 win. Cercle Brugge will next face Sporting Charleroi in league play on November 3, hoping to carry this momentum forward. Cercle Brugge is 15th on the league table with 12 points.
