Super Eagles Forward, Tolu Arokodare continued his outstanding season by scoring his 20th goal of the campaign as KRC Genk crushed KAA Gent 4-0 in their Belgian Pro League Champions’ Play-Off opener.
The Nigerian striker, who has been in superb form this season, had an eventful night at the Cegeka Arena.
In the 23rd minute, Genk were awarded a penalty, giving Arokodare a golden chance to open the scoring.
However, his effort was saved by Gent goalkeeper Tom Vandenberghe, denying him an early goal.
Despite the missed opportunity, Arokodare kept pushing and was rewarded in the second half.
Before his goal, 17-year-old Konstantinos Karetsas had set the tone with a stunning long-range strike to give Genk the lead.
Then, in the 50th minute, Arokodare finally found the back of the net, making amends for his earlier penalty miss.
Korean midfielder Hyeon-Gyu Oh further extended Genk’s advantage, scoring in the 88th minute before wrapping up the victory with a stoppage-time goal.
The dominant performance sent a strong message to their title rivals as Genk aim to claim the Belgian league crown.
Arokodare’s blistering form has been one of the highlights of the season. His 18 league goals and 20 across all competitions have cemented his status as one of the top strikers in Belgium.
As Genk sit four points ahead of Club Brugge in the play-off standings, they now turn their attention to a crucial clash against Anderlecht.
With Genk currently sitting four points clear of Club Brugge in the play-off standings, they now prepare for a crucial encounter against Anderlecht.
For Arokodare, his rich vein of form could strengthen his chances of securing another call-up to the Super Eagles squad for the next international window an opportunity that looks increasingly deserved.
