Tag: Tolu Arokodare
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Tolu Arokodare scores in Genk big win over Gent
Tolu Arokodare made it four goals in six games as he scored in KRC Genk’s big win over KAA Gent in the first of ten finals in the Champions’ Play-offs in the Belgian Professional Football League, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Arokodare scored the second goal of the encounter as the blue and white giants won 4-0 at…
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Emotoinal Arokodare in tears after Super Eagles debut
Nigeria forward, Tolu Arokodare was left in tears after making his debut for the Super Eagles in their 2026 World Cup qualifier against Rwanda on Friday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The 24-year-old Genk striker was introduced in the second half of the match in Kigali, replacing two-goal hero Victor Osimhen in the closing minutes. Arokodare’s impressive form…
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Arokodare scores as Genk share spoils with Charleroi
Tolu Arokodare found the back of the net for Genk in their 1-1 draw against Charleroi in the Belgian Pro League on Friday, reports Nigeriasoccernet.com. The 24-year-old forward continued his impressive form, bringing his tally in the Belgian top-flight to 16 goals and five assists in 28 matches. Across all competitions this season, he has…
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SL Benfica to test KRC Genk’s resolve with official bid for Tolu Arokodare
Portuguese giant SL Benfica has fast-tracked their interest in KRC Genk talisman Tolu Arokodare as they are reportedly prepared to send in their official bid to the Belgium club who are currently chasing the Belgian Pro League Championship, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. With few days left to the close of the January transfer window, Benfica is actively…
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Tolu Arokodare propels KRC Genk to victory over KVC Westerlo
Nigeria’s Tolu Arokodare continued his hot form with a goal and an assist in orchestrating a win for Genk over Westerlo in the Belgian Professional Football League on Saturday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Arokodare in 45 minutes provided one assist and scored one goal against KVC Westerlo to give the league leaders a 1-2 win at Het…
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Transfer: Genk rule out January exit for Arokodare
Genk sporting director Dimitri De Conde has insisted that the club will not entertain any offers for Nigerian striker, Tolu Arokodare in the January transfer window, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Arokodare was close to joining Turkish club Trabzonspor in the summer, but was persuaded to stay at Genk by manager Thorsten Fink. Despite reported interest from top…
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Arokodare shares convincing words that ends his Trabzonspor move
Nigerian striker, Tolu Arokodare has credited Genk coach Thorsten Fink for persuading him to reject a summer move to Trabzonspor, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Arokodare, 23, has been in impressive form for Genk, scoring eight goals and providing three assists in 13 Belgian Pro League matches. However, he revealed that he was close to joining Trabzonspor due…
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Arokodare confident Genk will win Belgian Pro League title
Tolu Arokodare believes that KRC Genk has the potential to secure the Belgian Pro League title this season, thanks to their impressive form and strong positioning at the top of the table, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes. Genk, often referred to as “The Smurfs,” have shown consistent performances, establishing a clear lead over their closest rivals as they…
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Tolu Arokodare lifts KRC Genk pass KAA Gent
Nigeria power striker, Tolu Arokodare was on song as KRC Genk overpowered Gent 2-0 in matchday 12 of the 2024/25 Belgian Pro-League clash played on Sunday evening, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes. In the highly intense game, Tolu opened the scoring for Genk a minute after the restart before Jarne Steuckers’ perfect conversion from the spot sealed the…
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Tolu Arokodare bags goal & assist in KRC Genk’s hard-earned victory
Nigeria’s Tolu Arokodare propelled KRC Genk to victory over 9-man Sint-Truidense VV in the Belgian Professional Football League on Sunday, Nigeriasocceenet.com reports. He scored one goal and assisted another to help his side win the Limburg derby 3-2 against the Canaries who have not lost in 7 matches at the Cegeka Arena. Arokodare opened the…
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Super Eagles Call Up: My time will come – Tolulope Arokodare
Tolulope Arokodare remains optimistic about getting a chance to play for the Super Eagles very soon, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The KRC Genk striker revealed to Tribal Football in an interview that the team’s attàcked is stuck with good players who deserve to be called up to the team. ‘I haven’t been contacted by the NFF, but…
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Arokodare delighted with scintillating sart to season
Nigeria forward Tolu Arokodare has expressed his satisfaction with his impressive start to the new season, following his sixth goal in the Belgian Pro League, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Arokodare, 23, is currently the joint-leading scorer in the division, and his latest strike helped KRC Genk secure their sixth consecutive league win, defeating Dender last weekend. “It…
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Belgium: Arokodare nets sixth of the campaign
Nigerian striker Tolu Arokodare scored his sixth league goal of the season as KRC Genk smashed Dender 4-0 in the Belgium Belgian Pro League, matchday 8 game played on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes. Arokodare whose last goal came last weekend against Club Brugge opened the scoring on Sunday for Genk 23 minutes into the game. His…
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Noah Adedeji powers Genk past Ikechukwu’s Anderlecht
Nigeria-eligible Noah Adedeji-Sternberg was on target on Tuesday as KRC Genk defeated Anderlecht 2-0 in matchday 7 of the Belgian Pro League, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes. Starting the game from the bench, Adedeji was introduced for Nigeria’s Yira Sor in the 85th minute of the encounter, a minute before scoring his first league goal of the…
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Trabzonspor move in hard on Nigerian striker, Arokodare
Turkish outfit, Trabzonspor are intensifying their efforts to sign Nigerian forward Tolu Arokodare from KRC Genk, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Arokodare has made a blistering start to the season, scoring four goals in three league games for Genk. The Belgian Pro League club is holding out for a €10m transfer fee, while Arokodare’s annual salary demand of…
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Arokodare commits to Genk amid Trabzonspor speculation
Nigeria forward, Tolu Arokodare has reaffirmed his commitment to Belgian Pro League side KRC Genk, despite reported interest from Turkish club Trabzonspor, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The 23-year-old striker has made a strong start to the 2024/25 season, scoring in both of Genk’s opening fixtures, including a 3-1 defeat at OH Leuven and a comeback win against…
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Tolu Arokodare earn KRC Genk win over RUSG
Nigeria’s Tolu Arokodare was the protagonist as KRC Genk earned a hard fought win over RUSG in the Belgian Pro league, matchday 31 encounter on Monday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Arokodare scored the only goal as Genk started the championship playoff victory over Union Saint-Gilloise at the Cegeka Arena. The Super Eagles-eligible put Patrik Hrosovsky’s ball at…
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Arokodare resumes playing after his forgettable experience
Nigerian forward, Tolu Arokodare was a major drive for KRC Genk as the Smuff triumphed over Standard Liege 1-0 in the Belgian Pro League, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Arokodare was a subject of social media bully and racism, following his penalty miss in the Blue’s defeat to Club Brugge last weekend. The center forward although has the…
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Arokodare gets support from Genk in face racism
Belgian Pro League outfit, KRC Genk is deeply troubled by recent instances of racial abuse directed towards players, staff, and fans. The club unequivocally condemns all forms of discrimination and stands firmly against racism in any context. Recall Nigeriasoccernet.com revealed the racial abused directed towards the Smurf’s forward, Tolu Arokodare following his penalty miss against…
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Tolu Arokodare, subject of racial attack following penalty miss
Nigerian forward, Tolu Arokodare, faced a barrage of racist abuse online after failing to convert a penalty during KRC Genk’s recent clash against Club Brugge, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The incident occurred in the 18th minute of the match, where Arokodare missed an opportunity to put Genk in the lead. https://twitter.com/ojbsports/status/1764362874133098675?s=12 Despite his efforts, Club Brugge emerged…