The Nigerian striker came off the bench and scored the decisive goal in the away win over the Belgian giants at the weekend.
Toru Alokodare expressed his joy at his sensational goal that gave KRC Genk an emotional 3-1 win over AS Eupen in Belgian First Division Ligue A on Sunday, Soccernet.ng reported.
Alokodare played on the bench and watched from the sideline as his compatriot Ira Sol put Genk ahead in first-half stoppage time with a typical run and side-footed finish.
Genk’s Josef Peintsil and Eupen’s Regan Charles-Cook exchanged goals early in the second half to keep the score at 2-1 in the visitors’ favor, before Alokodea was brought on for Sol in the 81st minute. Ta.
The 23-year-old Nigerian striker scored Genk’s third goal late in stoppage time with a great individual performance and a brilliant display of skill and guile.
Arokodare received a pass from Bonsu Baa on the edge of the penalty area, advanced towards the keeper, lost his balance with a deft step and smashed the ball under goalkeeper Gabriel Swonina.
Hold something 🫂
This makes me happy 🤪#TEATIME pic.twitter.com/69lh4HRcgO
— T.e.a.7_ (@toluarokodare) December 11, 2023
Alokodare, who has scored 4 league goals in 17 games for Genk this season, is the X account (old name) I used . (as Twitter), revealed that he was particularly pleased with his recent achievements.
“Have something. This makes me happy,” the former Amiens striker wrote.
Last season for Genk, Alokodare made 11 appearances in Division A, scoring two goals and providing one assist after joining from French club Amiens in January.
