'Too risky' – Genk coach explains why Wolves target Arokodare missed UEL playoff clash
Published: August 28, 2025
Racing Genk manager Thorsten Fink has confirmed that Tolu Arokodare was omitted from the squad for Thursday's Europa League playoff second leg clash against Lech Poznań due to ongoing transfer negotiations with Wolverhampton Wanderers.Speaking after his side's 2-1 defeat at Cegeka Arena, Fink revealed that the Nigeria...
Son of ex-Super Eagles centre-back makes senior debut for Club Brugge in win v Rangers
Published: August 28, 2025
Kaye Furo, son of former Super Eagles centre-back Furo Iyenemi, marked his senior debut for Club Brugge on Wednesday night as the Belgian giants thrashed Rangers 6-0 in their UEFA Champions League playoff second leg clash at the Jan Breydel Stadium.The 18-year-old forward was introduced in the 68th minute, replacing Ni...
Club Brugge include son of ex-Super Eagles defender in provisional squad to face Rangers
Published: August 26, 2025
Club Brugge manager Nicky Hayen has confirmed his 25-man provisional squad for Wednesday's UEFA Champions League playoff second leg tie against Rangers, with two Nigerian players making the roster. As anticipated, Super Eagles midfielder Raphael Onyedika has been called up for the decisive fixture at the Jan Breydelst...
From Jupiler Pro League top scorer to bench: Antwerp coach sheds light on Arokodare's struggles
Published: August 23, 2025
Royal Antwerp manager Stef Wils has shed light on the current struggles of Nigerian striker Tolu Arokodare at KRC Genk, stressing the forward’s bench role in recent weeks despite his impressive track record.Speaking at a pre-match press conference ahead of Antwerp’s clash with KV Mechelen, Wils referenced Arokodare...
'Behaving very professionally' – Genk chief gives update on future of Napoli target Arokodare
Published: August 21, 2025
Racing Genk’s Head of Football, Dimitri de Condé, has spoken on the future of Nigerian striker Tolu Arokodare amid intensifying transfer speculation, insisting the club will only consider a move that aligns with both their sporting and financial objectives.Arokodare, 24, has been linked with several clubs throughout...
'It's a shame' – Ex-Burnley star urges Genk coach to hand Arokodare a start v Lech Poznan
Published: August 19, 2025
Former Burnley midfielder Steven Defour has backed Racing Genk striker Tolu Arokodare to rediscover his form, stressing that the Nigerian forward needs confidence and an opportunity to start in Thursday’s UEFA Europa League playoff against Lech Poznan.Arokodare, 24, has endured a frustrating start to the season, fail...
'I won't' – Genk coach resists calls to start last season's top scorer Arokodare
Published: August 14, 2025
Racing Genk head coach Thorsten Fink has addressed growing calls for Tolu Arokodare to be reinstated in the starting lineup following the club's difficult start to the Jupiler Pro League season.Genk have taken just one point from their opening three games after a 2-1 defeat to Standard Liège, prompting questions about...
'We're disappointed' – Racing Genk coach insists Arokodare deserved a penalty v Standard Liege
Published: August 11, 2025
Racing Genk coach Thorsten Fink has expressed frustration over the decision not to award a penalty to striker Tolu Arokodare during their 2-1 defeat to Standard Liège in the Belgian Pro League on Sunday evening.Arokodare, introduced after the break, made an immediate impact by scoring just three minutes into his appea...
Super-sub Arokodare off the mark for the season but Genk lose to Standard Liege
Published: August 10, 2025
Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare opened his goal account for the season, but Racing Genk suffered a 2-1 defeat to Standard Liege at the Stade Maurice Dufrasne on Sunday.Arokodare, who started the game on the bench, was introduced in the 67th minute for Jarne Steuckers and made an immediate impact, scoring just three...
'Tolu was top scorer' – Genk forward aims to match Arokodare's goal tally from last season
Published: August 10, 2025
Racing Genk believe they already have the ideal successor to last season's top scorer Tolu Arokodare in Hyeon-gyu Oh.The South Korea international, who impressed as a super-sub in the previous campaign, is now tipped to become Thorsten Fink's main attacking threat.Oh wasted no time making his mark this term, finding th...
'Was promised a transfer' – Belgian coach suggests Arokodare's bench role is no coincidence
Published: August 05, 2025
Belgian coach Jacky Mathijssen has openly questioned Racing Genk’s tactical decision to start South Korean striker Oh Hyeon-gyu instead of Nigerian forward Tolu Arokodare in their 1-1 draw against Royal Antwerp on Sunday.Arokodare, who ended last season as Genk’s top scorer, has yet to start a game in the new campa...
'We won't do anything crazy' – Genk coach provides update on Fulham and Burnley-linked Arokodare
Published: August 02, 2025
Racing Genk head coach Thorsten Fink has offered clarity on the future of striker Tolu Arokodare, amid ongoing transfer speculation linking the Nigerian forward with a potential move away from the club.The Nigerian international, who finished as the Belgian league's top scorer last season, has been heavily linked with ...
Genk coach hints at super-sub role for Super Eagles striker Arokodare against Club Brugge
Published: July 26, 2025
Racing Genk manager Thorsten Fink has confirmed that Super Eagles attacker Tolu Arokodare will begin the new season as a substitute, with newly-signed Hyeon-gyu Oh preferred as the starting centre-forward.Speaking ahead of Genk’s opening match against Club Brugge, Fink revealed that Arokodare will play a key role fro...
'We'll see' – Fink unsure if Arokodare will feature in Racing Genk's league opener
Published: July 21, 2025
Racing Genk head coach Thorsten Fink has cast doubt over Tolu Arokodare's involvement in the club's opening league fixture against Club Brugge, as speculation over the Nigerian striker's future continues to mount.Arokodare, who enjoyed a standout season with the club, netting 23 goals and contributing 7 assists in 45 a...
Club Brugge in talks with Southampton over transfer of forward on Eric Chelle's radar
Published: July 07, 2025
Club Brugge have expressed interest in Samuel Edozie and are in negotiations with Southampton over a potential deal, according to transfer market expert Sacha Tavolieri.Club Brugge are targeting Edozie as a replacement for Chemsdine Talbi, who has been strongly linked with Premier League newcomers Sunderland.Southampto...