Arokodare secures victory for Genk over Union SG: Is he meeting expectations?

KRC Genk secured the signature of Tolu Arokodare in 2023 summer transfer window as a replacement for Paul Onuachu

Super Eagles-eligible forward, Tolu Arokodare, scored the only goal in KRC Genk’s Jupiler Pro League Championship Group clash with Union Saint-Gilloise, as reported by Soccernet.ng.

At the Cegeka Arena, the Smurfs secured all three points thanks to Arokodare’s first-half strike, capitalizing on Patrik Hrosovsky’s assist to score the lone goal in the entire 90 minutes.

Hrosovsky provided the former FC Koln forward with a nice pass inside the box, allowing him to finish with a precise effort into the bottom right corner past Luxembourg goalkeeper Anthony Moris.

With this, the former Amiens striker has scored 12 goals and provided 3 assists in 42 games for Genk this season, raising questions about whether he is meeting expectations in Belgium.

Arokodare was signed following the exit of Paul Onuachu in the January 2023 transfer window to English side Southampton, and since then, he has slowly adjusted to life in Belgium.

In fact, he has been the subject of criticism and racism following a slow start to his time, failing to meet the expectations of Genk football fans.

However, with his recent performance for the club, especially scoring a crucial goal for Genk to put them on course for winning their fifth Jupiler Pro League title.

N.B: Do you think Tolu Arokodare is already living up to expectations in Belgium? Leave your comments below.

Ayomide Oguntimehin

Ayomide Oguntimehin is a CAF-accredited sports journalist and an Editor at Soccernet.ng, with a proven track record in conducting interviews with Super Eagles stars such as William Troost-Ekong, Taiwo Awoniyi, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Ademola Lookman, and many others. He has also made a significant impact in breaking transfer news stories. Grounded in video editing, video journalism, social media management, and content strategy, Ayomide brings a wealth of expertise to his work. With a Bachelor's degree in English Language from Adeyemi College of Education and a Master's Degree in School Library and Media Technology from the University of Ibadan, Ayomide is well-prepared to excel in the field.

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