Tremendous Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare is again in Lagos for his vacation and has been noticed coaching along with his boyhood membership, Box2Box FC.
The 24-year-old, who performs for Belgian facet Genk, returned to the acquainted pitch at Legacy Pitch in Surulere, the place his soccer journey started. Arokodare’s go to to Box2Box FC, the place he as soon as educated as a younger participant earlier than shifting to Europe, introduced smiles to followers and native coaches alike.
Although he additionally had spells at Kash Academy and Flying Sports activities Academy, it was at Box2Box FC that Arokodare first gained actual consideration. His uncooked expertise impressed scouts and later earned him trials with European golf equipment like SC Freiburg and Toulouse.
Now considered one of Nigeria’s brightest soccer skills, Arokodare just lately loved a standout season in Belgium. He was named within the 2024/25 Belgian Professional League Staff of the Season, after ending because the league’s high scorer with 21 objectives. He additionally received the Golden Boot and the Ebony Shoe Award – the latter given to the very best African participant within the league.
Regardless of Genk’s struggles within the playoffs, Arokodare’s goal-scoring type made him a standout striker within the league and a key identify within the Tremendous Eagles squad.
His return to coach at Box2Box in the course of the low season is a touching reminder of his humble beginnings and a supply of inspiration to younger footballers in Lagos.
