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Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare has earned a spot in the 2024–25 Belgian Pro League Team of the Season (Golden XI), recognising his standout performances with KRC Genk this campaign. +
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Arokodare, aged 24, concluded the regular season with a career-best 20 league goals, adding to his 22 goals in all competitions, including cup [matches](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/local-clubs-and-academies/unlock-football-dreams-top-5-free-academies-in-nigeria/). His lethal finishing, aerial prowess, and consistent match-winning contributions ranked him among Belgium's elite forwards. +
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This accolade follows his crucial leadership in Genk’s attack, [headlining](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/category/football-economics/) a season where he repeatedly drew comparisons to established stars and earned his first Super Eagles call-up scoring 16 [league goals](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/news/national-team-news/flying-eagles-name-35-man-squad-for-2025-u20-afcon/) by early March and amassing his highest single-season tally. +
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We’re thrilled to see Arokodare’s excellence celebrated in Belgium. His inclusion in the Golden XI isn’t a surprise it’s a statement: Nigerian forwards can dominate top European leagues through sheer effectiveness, not just [flashes](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/category/sports-betting/bet9ja/) of brilliance. Arokodare blends athleticism, sharp finishing, and aerial dominance three pillars that define a top-tier striker. +
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But recognition should translate into progression. Arokodare now has the platform to push for bigger leagues, international stability, and a key role in Nigeria’s ambition for World Cup qualification. It’s vital the Super Eagles’ leadership capitalises swiftly harnessing this form before peak transfer interest materialises. +
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At club level, Genk must ensure continuity. Whether they cash in or retain him for a title push, they should support his growth with quality service and tactical continuity. A striker in form should not be treated as inventory but empowered as a focal point. +
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For Nigerian football, his story should inspire young talents in academies and local leagues. Excellence abroad demands consistency, hunger and mental toughness. Arokodare’s journey embodies these becoming a blueprint, not exception. +
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Did You Know? + + [Arokodare scored](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/match-previews-and-reviews/lookman-nets-20th-goal-as-atalanta-secure-champions-league-spot/) 20 league goals in the 2024–25 season the first time a Nigerian has reached this in the Belgian Pro League. + This tally earned him the Ebony Shoe, awarded to the top African player in Belgium. + He became the first Nigerian striker to top the Belgian scoring charts, ending seasons with 16 goals by March and finishing higher. + 25 total league goals across two seasons surpassed Nigerian great Stephen Keshi’s 24, securing a place among the top in [Belgium](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/match-previews-and-reviews/besiktas-thrilled-to-land-former-leicester-midfielder-ndidi-as-long-term-starter/). + Arokodare’s inclusion alongside Nigerian midfielder Raphael Onyedika marks a rare season where two [Nigerians featured](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/news/transfer-news/al-ahli-reach-agreement-with-victor-osimhen-e40-million-annual-salary/) in the Belgian Golden XI. + +
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