KRC Genk striker Tolu Arokodare has become the sixth Nigerian international to win the Belgium Jupiler League Ebony Shoe.

The 24-year-old joins an elite list of previous Nigerian winners, including Daniel Amokachi, Victor Ikpeba, Godwin Okpara, Celestine Babayaro, and Paul Onuachu.

The coveted award recognizes the best player of African descent in the Jupiler League.

Arokodare, who has earned one cap for the Super Eagles, is now the 34th recipient of the prestigious honor, clinching this season’s title.

He edged out competition from fellow Nigerian Raphael Onyedika, DR Congo’s Noah Sadiki, Moroccan teammate Zakaria El Ouahdi, and former Nigeria youth star Promise David.

Reacting to his achievement, Arokodare expressed his joy, saying:

"I’m happy, I’m very happy. I’m speechless at the same time, but I’m very grateful and very honored because this means a lot."

"I heard that I’m the sixth Nigerian to win this, and it’s a huge accomplishment for me in my career to be able to put my name in the history books of Belgian football and also Nigerian football."

WDN