Nigerian striker Tolu Arokodare continued his impressive form for Belgian side Genk, scoring in their dominant 3-0 victory over Sporting Charleroi in the Jupiler Pro League.
The forward, overlooked by Nigeria for the recent 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Benin and Rwanda, once again showcased his quality, leading the line from the start and playing a pivotal role in securing the win.
After a goalless first half, Genk’s persistence paid off in the 77th minute when Arokodare found the back of the net, finishing off a well-timed assist from Patrik Hrošovský.
Six minutes later, Jarne Steuckers doubled the advantage, consolidating Genk’s dominance.
In the 90th minute, substitute Noah Adedeji-Sternberg, a player of Nigerian descent, completed the comprehensive victory with a well-taken goal, rounding off an excellent team performance.
Arokodare has been one of the standout Nigerian forwards this season, emerging as a leading contender for the top scorer award in the Belgian top flight.
With nine goals and three assists in 14 league matches, the 24-year-old continues to build his reputation as a reliable and clinical striker.
Tolu Arokodare’s performance in numbers
Arokodare played 85 minutes before being substituted by Hyun-Gyu Oh.
He scored one goal, registering two shots on target, one off target, and one blocked shot.
The striker had 22 touches, completing eight out of nine attempted passes with an impressive 89% success rate.
Defensively, he contributed with two clearances and won two out of two ground duels.
However, he managed only one aerial duel win from three attempts and was caught offside once.
Arokodare’s ability to influence matches remains pivotal for Genk as they chase domestic success this season.
Another Nigerian, Yira Sor came on as a substitute in the 90th minute for Jarne Steuckers.
