'I haven’t been contacted' - Top-scoring Nigerian player Europe's top 15 leagues on Super Eagles call-up

Nigerian forward Tolu Arokodare has expressed his desire to play for the Super Eagles, Nigeria's national football team, following his impressive performance in the Belgian Jupiler League. 

The striker's sensational form has catapulted KRC Genk to the top of the table with a three-point lead, sparking hopes of a national team call-up.

The 23-year-old, has been unstoppable, scoring six goals in 10 games and catching the attention of Nigerian football fans. 

Tolu Arokodare is the top-scoring Nigerian player in the top fifteen European leagues, placing first ahead of Victor Boniface, Akor Adams, Victor Olatunji, Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman and Gift Orban, 

His impressive display has also sparked interest from top European clubs, with Trabzonspor reportedly showing interest in the summer.

Arokodare's journey to stardom began in Latvia with Valmiera before moving to Koln and Amiens, where he played alongside Gael Kakuta and Papiss Dembe Cisse. 

These experiences, he claimed, have shaped him into the player he is today.

In an exclusive interview with Tribal Football, Arokodare acknowledged the quality of fire power possessed by the Super Eagles, stressing that he is in no rush to get into the team whilst also affirming that the opportunity would come once the time is ripe.

“We have a huge talent in our attack obviously and the whole squad is full of talents,” he acknowledged.

"I haven't been contacted by the NFF, but with time, if I keep performing right and doing the right things, I think I will get that call soon and me not being called up I think it's not my time and I think the players that are being called up before me, they worked to be in that position, they deserved every invitation to the Super Eagles. 

"I just need to have patience and work harder." 

The Super Eagles will look to maintain their strong start to the 2025 AFCON qualifiers when they welcome Libya at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium Uyo on Friday.

The three-time African champions currently top Group D group after easing past Benin Republic by a 3-0 scoreline in their first game, before managing a barren draw against Rwanda in Kigali.

Ejim Kaycee

Photo Credit: krcgenk.be 

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