Hot Tea signs off for first Super Eagles call with another goal

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The in-form Tea Arokodare will join the Nigeria camp for his first-ever Super Eagles call-up. He is in fine form after scoring his 17th goal of the season for Genk.

Nigerian striker Toluwalase Arokodare is heading to his maiden Super Eagles camp in scintillating form, bagging his 17th goal of the season to propel Genk to a 2-1 victory over Union St. Gilloise in the Belgian Jupiler League. 

The 24-year-old Nigerian striker, nicknamed “Tea” and in a red-hot scoring streak, opened the scoring in the crucial win, helping Genk extend their unbeaten run to 10 matches and solidify their position at the top of the league standings, now 12 points clear.

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Arokodare’s latest strike came after earning his first-ever call-up to the Nigeria national team under new coach Eric Chelle. 

The towering forward has been a revelation for Genk this season, amassing 18 goals and five assists in 34 appearances across all competitions. 

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Genk’s Toluwalase Arokodare is on fire in Belgium after his 17th goal of the season. (Photo Credit: Genk/X)

His opener against Union St. Gilloise showed his predatory instincts, as he powered home to set the tone for a hard-fought victory against a spirited opponent.

With Genk’s dominance in Belgium secured for now, Arokodare shifts his focus to international duty. 

Arokodare will join the Super Eagles for the first time and celebrated it in style.

Arokodare will join the Super Eagles for the first time and celebrated it in style.

Nigeria, reeling in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign, will look to their in-form giant to ignite their revival against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. 

Fans and Chelle will be buzzing with anticipation, hoping Arokodare can translate his club heroics to the Super Eagles’ green jersey. 

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Eric Chelle will be a happy man.

As he signs off from club action with yet another goal, Hot Tea is brewing up a storm and Nigeria’s World Cup dreams might just hinge on his firepower.



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