Victor Osimhen has given his words of encouragement after Tolu Arokodare scored his 14th goal of the season on Friday, Sports247 reports.
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Tolu Arokodare is about Nigeria’s most informed striker in Europe at present and he continued his fine scoring form on Friday in the Belgian League representing KRC Genk FC.
Arokodare scored his side’s two goals in the 2-2 draw against Royale Antwerp, taking his tally to 14 goals in 23 matches.
Victor Osimhen who was impressed by Arokodare’s progress is amazing, making a name for himself and also helping his club.
“To see him making a huge name for himself and for his team is something amazing. Knowing how he started, I know he will surely achieve greatness!” Osimhen wrote on X. .
Citing the reaction from Osimhen, Tolu Arokodare replied in as he exchanged Osimhen’s words with gratitude and respect for the 2023 African Player of the Year as replied by revealing how the Osimhen’s words means so much to him.
“I go frame this one put for house, nothing anybody wan tell me. Thanks, broski.”
Tolu Arokodare, has scored a total of 29 goals for Genk in the last 12 months making him one of the emerging strikers in Europe as his impressive number has attracted clubs like Trabzonspor, Fulham, and Galatasaray .
He has been able to fill the shoe vacated, compatriot Paul Onuachu got RKC Henk successfully as
Genk is not willing to trade him for now.
A Super Eagles call up is near if he continues with his goal scoring record after the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF’s Technical Director, coach Augustine Eguavoen confirmed he is under the watch list of the NFF.
