26-05-2025
Soufiane Boufal shines as Union Saint-Gilloise wins first Belgian title in 90 years
The first trophy of Moroccan international Soufiane Boufal's career now bears the colors of Union Saint-Gilloise. On Sunday, the team clinched the Belgian championship by defeating La Gantoise 3-1 at Joseph Marien Stadium in Brussels.
This victory marks the triumphant return of the Atlas Lion to Europe after his stint with Al-Rayyan. Under contract with USG until June 2026, the 2022 World Cup semi-finalist made 25 appearances, totaling 1,040 minutes of play and providing 4 assists.
This triumph represents a historic comeback for USG, which hadn't won the title in 90 years, since 1935. With nine wins in their last ten matches, the club overcame earlier setbacks by establishing a strong lead early in the season. In an epic final, Franjo Ivanovic opened the scoring in the 11th minute for the home team, only for Gudjohnsen to equalize just before halftime (45'). In the second half, USG sealed their victory with a brace from Promise David (68', 75').
Sitting atop the championship, USG leads ahead of Club Bruges, who were held to a 1-1 draw by Royal Antwerp.
