Racing Genk manager Thorsten Fink has weighed in on Tolu Arokodare’s first-ever Super Eagles call-up, recognising it as a testament to the striker’s remarkable form.
Speaking ahead of Genk’s Jupiler Pro League clash against Union Saint-Gilloise, Fink praised Arokodare’s hard work and rising influence in Belgian football, Footballrover reports.
Arokodare’s selection for Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe comes at the expense of former Genk stars Paul Onuachu and Cyriel Dessers, both of whom were initially named in the 39-man provisional squad but missed the final cut.
Tolu Arokodare’s rise: A striker in top form
The former Golden Eaglets forward has been in red-hot form this season, leading the Belgian Pro League scoring charts with 16 goals in 29 matches.
He has also found the net twice in the Croky Cup, bringing his total to 18 goals across all competitions.
With his Super Eagles debut on the horizon, Arokodare now faces the challenge of competing with Galatasaray’s Victor Osimhen and Bayer Leverkusen’s Victor Boniface for a starting role—two of the most lethal strikers in world football today.
Genk boss expects even more from Arokodare
Fink acknowledged that Arokodare’s maiden Nigeria invitation reflects his growing status but stressed that this is only the beginning.
“It is a country that has a choice of many top strikers. It means that Tolu is playing at a very high level. He is working harder than ever, his data proves that,” Fink said, as quoted by Belgian outlet Het Belang van Limburg.
He further expressed hope that the national team call-up would serve as extra motivation for Arokodare to push harder in the final stretch of the season.
“Sixteen goals is already very good, but of course, more have to come,” he added.
Fink also hinted that Tolu Arokodare’s growing reputation could significantly boost his market value, making him a highly sought-after striker in the transfer market.
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