Iwobi, Bassey can help Arokodare settle at Fulham – Former Super Eagles star

Former Super Eagles striker Dominic Iorfa has backed Fulham as the ideal next destination for Tolu Arokodare, Soccernet.ng reports. 

Iorfa noted that the presence of fellow Nigerians Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey at Craven Cottage would ease the striker’s transition to life in the Premier League.

Arokodare has been linked with a summer move to Fulham, with reports suggesting the Premier League club are leading the race for his signature ahead of rivals in England and across Europe.

Speaking exclusively to Footy-Africa, Iorfa revealed that the 24-year-old’s aerial prowess and strong work rate are qualities that make him a perfect fit for English football.

“I reckon it will be a good move for him as he has the physical attributes to play in England,” the former Queens Park Rangers striker said. “He is a big, strong lad and can also run, so he will not have much problems adjusting to life in the Premier League if the move pulls through. I believe he will be a better player if he moves to England.”

Iorfa, who represented Nigeria at the 1988 Seoul Olympics, added that Fulham offers a familiar environment that could help Arokodare thrive immediately.

“We have two players there at Fulham that can help him settle down,” he continued. “With Alex [Iwobi] and Calvin [Bassey], he will be in good hands there if the move happens. They are already familiar with each other in the Super Eagles, so it will be easy. And financially, it will be better for him as I am sure he will earn more in England than he does in Belgium.”

Arokodare joined Genk in 2023 and has emerged as one of the Belgian Pro League’s standout strikers. Undoubtedly, a move to Fulham would represent a significant step forward in his career.