RAAL La Louvière will be relying on the youthful brilliance of Ghanaian striker Jerry Afriyie as they prepare for a challenging Belgian Cup quarter-final against Royal Antwerp on Tuesday night at the Bosuil Stadium.

The 18-year-old, on loan from Saudi Arabian side Al-Qadsiah, has quickly become one of La Louvière’s most dependable attacking outlets during a demanding debut season in the Belgian Pro League. Despite the club’s struggles for consistency, Afriyie’s pace, energy, and fearless style have made him a key figure ahead of one of the club’s biggest fixtures of the season.

Since joining La Louvière, Afriyie has scored two goals, demonstrating his ability to adapt swiftly to Belgian football. His direct runs, composure in front of goal, and constant threat in attack have made him central to the team’s offensive plans.

Afriyie’s rise has been rapid. While on loan at Spain’s CD Lugo in the Segunda División, he scored four goals and provided two assists in just 10 appearances, performances that boosted his reputation across Europe. His impressive club form has been matched by his progression at international level.

Regarded as one of Ghana’s brightest emerging talents, Afriyie excelled with the Black Satellites at U-20 level before earning a promotion to the senior Black Stars. He has made a promising start to his international career, signaling his potential to become a key player for both club and country.

As RAAL La Louvière travel to face one of Belgium’s most established teams, all eyes will be on Afriyie to deliver inspiration and cutting-edge attacking play. With confidence and reputation on the rise, the teenager could play a decisive role as La Louvière aim for a historic Belgian Cup semi-final berth.