KRC Genk’s Nigerian forward, Yira Sor, is eager to overcome the speed record of Kylian Mbappé of 38 kilometres per hour.
Having had surgery in the previous season, the 23-year-old feels he is as fit as he is going to get and is determined to go all out.
“I feel better and better now; I can also go all out in training. I am only a few percent off my best form,” Sor told Het Nieuwsblad.
In the previous season, Sor reached 37. A pace of 1 kilometre per hour, slightly below the record by Kylian Mbappé.
When asked about the prospects of overtaking the Paris Saint-Germain star, Sor jokingly replied, “It’s a nice challenge. But I’m especially happy that my explosiveness is coming back. It’s my weapon to disrupt the opponent’s defence.”
In a previous report from Sportsbuddy, French pundit Éric intimated that Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe was left stunned by Mike Maignan for a heated rant in the in the aftermath of their UEFA Nations League match, where France suffered a shock 3-1 loss to Italy.
The Nigerian Impact on Genk’s Victory
Sor’s explosive speed was on full display during Genk’s 3-2 win over Cercle Brugge in the Jupiler Pro League. He opened the scoring early after being set up by Jarne Steuckers, showcasing his quickness and finishing ability.
Despite equalising twice, Cercle Brugge was undone by Genk’s fighting spirit, particularly evident when Tolu Arokodare put the final nail in the coffin in the 55th minute. The win positioned Genk briefly at the top of the league.
