Ghanaian defender Nana Akwasi inspired Gent back to the top of the Belgian league after a heavy win away to Standard Lierge.

The experience defender lasted the entire duration of the match in a landslide 0-3 away triumph to Standard.

Gent usurp Anderlecht back to the top of the league as they draw closer to the ultimate trophy.

The former Utrecht centre back capped an involving 90 minutes for his all conquering Gent side with an early goal line clearance after a sustained pressure from Standard.

The veteran centre back kept his side in the game in the first quarter of the tie before Laurent Deportre shot Gent into a 49th minute lead.

Further goals from Sven Kums and Brecht Dejaegere deflated the egos of an unlucky Standard Liege side that has themselves to blame.

The resounding 0-3 thumping projected Gent back to the top of the division, two points clear of the second Anderlect.

Nana Asare could be heading for a double at the end if the season if Gent can build on their first leg semi final advantage and sustain the league momentum with seven matches to go.