“Extra boost” – Genk’s Tolu Arokodare enjoying aftereffects of Super Eagles call-up

Super Eagles and Genk striker, Toluwalase Emmanuel Arokodare, has revealed that his football has improved since he made his debut for the Nigerian national team, Soccernet.ng reports.

The 24-year-old centre-forward is enjoying the most prolific season of his budding career. His goals for KRC Genk in the Belgian Pro League this season saw him earn a call-up to the Nigerian senior team.

Arokodare made his debut against Rwanda, replacing Victor Osimhen in the 77th minute, and played a crucial role in Nigeria’s opener against Zimbabwe during the March International break.

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On his return to club football action, Arokodare scored his 20th goal of the season in his side’s 4-0 win over Gent in the Belgian Pro League play-offs yesterday.

Speaking after the game, the former FC Koln striker revealed the pride he felt when he donned the Nigerian jersey has given him a superior feeling that cannot be shaken off. He is completely at the top of his game.

What Arokodare said

“We are not concerned about that [the play-offs result between Union Saint-Gilloise and Club Brugge]. Our focus is on our match; we have nine more games to give everything, and hopefully, we will be champion.

“I’m walking around with a different feeling. That selection [Super Eagles call-up] gave me an extra boost. Training with players like Victor Osimhen, Wilfred Ndidi or Victor Boniface, those are still ‘high level’ players. I am very happy that I have already experienced this experience,” Arokodare said in quotes revealed by Voetbal Belgium.

Genk are currently top of their play-off group, four points above Club Onyedika’s Club Brugge. Up next for the Smurfs is a high-end game against Anderlecht next Sunday.