Sports News of Tuesday, 13 May 2025

Source: www.mynigeria.com

Arokodare wins best African player award in Belgium, joins Amokachi, Ikpeba, Babayaro

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Nigerian striker Tolu Arokodare has won the Belgium Jupiler League Ebony Shoe award for the 2024/25 season.

The prestigious award is given to the best player of African descent in the Belgian league.

The 24-year-old was awarded the coveted prize for his remarkable campaign this season.

The one-capped Super Eagles striker has managed 22 goals and seven assists for KRC Genk.

Arokodare beat off stiff competition from Noah Sidiki of Union Saint-Gilloise, Genk teammate Zakaria El Ouahdi, Union Saint-Gilloise star Promise David, and compatriot Raphael Onyedika.

Daniel Amokachi, Victor Ikpeba, Celestine Babayaro, and Godwin Okpara are past winners of the award.

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