Tolu Arokodare is currently the top scorer in the Belgian Jupiler Pro League and has caught the attention of the Super Eagles. However, opinions remain divided about his overall quality. Over the weekend, Arokodare netted his seventh league goal for Genk in a thrilling 3-2 victory over Saint Truiden. In addition to his goal, he also provided an assist, helping Genk maintain their position at the top of the table.
During the summer transfer window, Turkish club Trabzonspor failed to meet Genk’s valuation of the striker, and more recently, Arokodare has been linked to Premier League clubs. Despite his scoring prowess, top Belgian journalist Peter Vandenbempt remains critical of his performances, saying, He was very present against Saint Truiden but also made some mistakes. He will always remain a striker who divides opinions.
Editorial
While Tolu Arokodare’s goal-scoring abilities cannot be denied, the debate surrounding his overall effectiveness as a striker continues to linger. As the top scorer in the Belgian Pro League, he has proven his ability to find the back of the net consistently, but his occasional errors and inconsistency on the field leave room for improvement.
We believe that Arokodare’s continued development will be key in determining whether he can elevate his game to the next level, especially with growing interest from Premier League clubs. The fact that he is already on the Super Eagles’ radar shows his potential, but refining his skills and addressing the criticisms will be crucial as he looks to solidify his position as one of Nigeria’s top forwards.
Arokodare’s story is a reminder that even top scorers need to continuously improve other aspects of their game to be considered among the elite.
Did You Know?
- Tolu Arokodare is the current leading scorer in the Belgian Jupiler Pro League with seven goals for Genk.
- Despite his goal scoring success, Arokodare has been the subject of criticism from some football pundits for his overall play.
- Turkish club Trabzonspor showed interest in Arokodare during the summer transfer window but couldn’t meet Genk’s valuation.
- Arokodare has also been linked to Premier League clubs following his strong performances in Belgium.
- His recent performance included both a goal and an assist in Genk’s 3-2 win over Saint Truiden.
