Genk striker Tolu Arokodare has expressed his happiness at making the Super Eagles squad for the first time, ahead of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe, Soccernet.ng<\/a> reports.<\/strong><\/p>\n Arokodare has finally gotten his big break<\/a> following his brilliant performances for Genk in the past two years. The 24-year-old striker has had an incredible run this season with Genk, producing 19 goals and six assists in 35 appearances across all competitions this season.<\/p>\n This is a big break for Arokodare and he is lapping it all up. The former Amiens man has expressed his happiness at making Nigeria\u2019s squad for the World Cup Qualifiers this month.<\/p>\n \u201cFirst I was surprised, I felt very honored to be mentioned amongst the 39 players, it was quite surprising,\u201d Arokodare told Super Eagles TV.<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cI knew it was coming because I\u2019ve been doing pretty well and I was hoping that it would come and it did come.<\/p>\n \u201cI felt like a winner already that even if I didn\u2019t make the final 23, I had done something, I\u2019ve achieved something. I just feel really blessed and really grateful.<\/p>\n \u201cIt means a lot, it\u2019s one of the best things that can happen to a footballer, getting the opportunity to represent your country to play.<\/p>\n \u201cAs a kid, you always watch the national legends play and you always wanted to play for your national team. Finally being able to play for my own country, it means a lot to me.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Genk striker, Tolu Arokodare shares his excitement over maiden Super Eagles call up. pic.twitter.com\/8pu3gZz4f8<\/a><\/p>\n — ???????? Super Eagles (@NGSuperEagles) March 17, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n![\"Soccer](\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/app\/uploads\/2025\/03\/imago1059355054-scaled.jpg\")
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