The Belgian Pro League play-offs are set to commence this weekend, drawing attention not only to the fight for European spots but also to an exciting race for the Golden Boot. Five players have reached double figures in goals this season, with a mere three goals separating the top scorer from the player in fifth place. Among these five, three are tied at 10 goals, including former Cardiff City player Wilfried Kanga.
Kanga caught the eye of Cardiff City after a solid loan spell at Standard Liege, where he netted 12 goals in 37 appearances. However, his time at Cardiff was disappointing; he played 16 matches without scoring and had his loan cut short in January. He then joined Dinamo Zagreb, where he managed three goals in 16 games before returning to Belgium with Gent.
Kanga seems to thrive in the Belgian league, having already tallied 10 goals and five assists for Gent this season. The team has been in need of a strong striker, and Kanga fits the role well. They will be hoping he can contribute even more in the play-offs as they aim for a return to European competition.
In the previous season, Tolu Arokodare ended with the same number of goals as Adriano Bertaccini. While it seems unlikely that a player will hit the 20-goal mark this season, the top five still have a shot with 10 games remaining, setting the stage for an intriguing Golden Boot race. It would be a remarkable turnaround for Kanga to emerge as the Golden Boot winner after his challenges at Cardiff City.