Nigerian forward Tolu Arokodare displayed his exceptional goal scoring form yet again, finding the net in Genk’s commanding 3-0 victory over Sporting Charleroi in the Jupiler Pro League.
Despite being overlooked for Nigeria’s recent AFCON qualifiers, Arokodare’s standout performance show his reliability and sharpness, leaving fans wondering what more he needs to do to earn national team recognition, Footballrover reports.
In a match that remained deadlocked for over 75 minutes, Arokodare delivered a breakthrough that changed the tempo entirely.
Latching onto a precise pass from Patrik Hrošovský, the striker fired a composed finish to open the scoring in the 77th minute.
Tolu Arokodare clinical finishing powers Genk’s victory
The goal not only lifted the spirits of his teammates but also set the tone for an emphatic final stretch.
Moments later, Jarne Steuckers doubled the advantage, to seal Genk’s control of the match.
By the 90th minute, substitute Noah Adedeji-Sternberg, a rising talent of Nigerian descent, sealed the victory with a clinical finish, wrapping up a stellar team performance.
Tolu Arokodare has been nothing short of remarkable this season, emerging as one of the most consistent forwards in Belgium.
With nine goals and three assists in 14 league appearances, the 24-year-old is firmly in the race for the golden boot in the Belgian Pro League.
During the match, Arokodare displayed his all-around abilities. In 85 minutes of play, he tallied a goal, recorded three shots, and completed passes at an impressive 89% success rate.
He also contributed defensively, including two clearances and key duels won.
As Genk aims for domestic success, Arokodare’s influence remains vital. His knack for stepping up in critical moments could be the driving force behind the club’s quest for silverware.
With performances like these, it seems only a matter of time before the Nigerian national team gives him a call-up.
Meanwhile, Yira Sor, another Nigerian talent, made a late cameo, adding to the depth of Genk’s squad.
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