Ajax loanee Konadu scores twice after penalty miss in Lommel draw

Ajax loanee Don-Angelo Konadu scored twice as Lommel SK fought back to claim a 2-2 draw at Royal Antwerp. The 20-year-old striker showed considerable resilience after missing an opportunity to open the scoring from the penalty spot.

Konadu’s spot kick was pushed against the post by goalkeeper Taishi Brandon Nozawa. Lommel were then punished before the interval, with Snayder Porozo giving Antwerp the lead and sending the hosts into half-time 1-0 ahead.

The Ajax forward responded shortly after the restart, directing a downward header into the net to equalise. Antwerp quickly restored their advantage through Modibo Fofana, but Konadu struck again after the home defence failed to clear possession following a sloppy turnover. He then came close to completing a hat-trick late on, only to hit the crossbar.

The brace continued Konadu’s productive spell in Belgium. He scored on his Jupiler Pro League debut against Westerlo and also found the net twice against SK Beveren in October. Lommel recruited him on loan during the summer and secured an option to buy as part of the agreement. Konadu remains under contract with Ajax until the middle of 2028.