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Tolu Arokodare has officially emerged as the top scorer in the Belgian Jupiler Pro League, netting a combined 21 goals across the regular season and Championship Playoffs for Genk. The 24 year old striker’s consistent performances have earned him the prestigious title of Belgium’s Goal King for the 2024/2025 campaign.
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Arokodare joins an elite group of Nigerian strikers who have previously claimed this honour, including Paul Onuachu, Joseph Akpala, and Tosin Dosunmu. In addition to his scoring accolade, he was also awarded the Ebony Boot an annual recognition given to the best African player in Belgium’s top flight.
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With this achievement, Arokodare has firmly established himself as one of Europe’s most promising attacking talents and a potential force for the Super Eagles in upcoming competitions.

Editorial

There’s something deeply satisfying about watching a player rise to his full potential, and Tolu Arokodare’s ascension in Belgium is exactly that kind of story. From a relatively low profile arrival to now being Belgium’s most lethal finisher, Arokodare’s 21 goal campaign is a triumph of consistency, physical presence, and sharp finishing.

But this is more than just a stat line it’s a story of growth. For a striker who’s previously bounced between clubs and leagues, this season was his breakout, his statement that he belongs at the highest level. His crowning as Belgium’s Goal King, alongside the honour of the Ebony Boot, signals more than local dominance it announces him on the continental stage.

We should also see this as a wake-up call for the Super Eagles setup. has proven he can lead the line, shoulder pressure, and deliver week after week. With the 2026 World Cup qualifiers ahead, Nigeria cannot afford to overlook a striker in this kind of form.

Strikers are currency in football rare, valuable, and capable of changing the course of games and seasons. Arokodare is not just valuable; he’s essential. Belgium has recognised it. It’s time we do too.

Did You Know?

Tolu Arokodare began his European career at Latvian club Valmiera, where he scored 22 goals in just 36 games.

 The Ebony Boot was first awarded in 1992 and has previously been won by Nigerian legends like Daniel Amokachi.

 Genk, Arokodare’s current club, has a strong Nigerian connection Paul Onuachu also played there before moving to Southampton.

 Arokodare is known for his towering 1.97m frame, making him one of the tallest strikers in top-flight European football.

 The last [Nigerian](https://www.almanacar.com/profile/DonDupre0) to win both the Ebony Boot and finish as top scorer in Belgium was Paul Onuachu in the 2020/21 season.

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