Royal Antwerp defender Toby Alderweireld has hailed KRC Genk striker Tolu Arokodare as one of the best forwards in Belgium.

The Nigerian striker, who has won two caps for the Super Eagles, had a remarkable campaign in the Belgian Jupiler Pro League during the just-ended season.

The 24-year-old registered 23 league goals and provided seven assists across all competitions for Genk.

Former Tottenham Hotspur defender Toby Alderweireld, in a recent chat with Voetbalkrant, praised Arokodare as a "great guy".

“There are also players who did the opposite. Tolu [Arokodare], for example—great guy,” Alderweireld said, as quoted by Voetbalkrant.

“He came to me during the match and said, ‘Toby, I’m a big fan. You hurt us a lot last season.’ I also sincerely think he is one of the best strikers in Belgium, and I don’t say that because I have to.”

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