Red-hot Arokodare on target again

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Nigerian striker Tolu Arokodare scored his second goal of the season to inspire Genk to their first win of the Belgian Pro League campaign.

The 23-year-old forward found the back of the net in the 83rd minute, leveling the score for his team as they mounted a dramatic comeback to 3-2 and secure all three points.

Genk s  Arokodare against Club Brugge
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Quick start by Club Brugge

Club Brugge dominated the first half and deservedly took the lead just before the break, with Andreas Skov Olsen scoring in the 45th minute.

Brugge extended their advantage in the 60th minute when Olsen struck again, putting them firmly in control with a two-goal cushion.

However, Genk's fightback began in the 68th minute when they were awarded a penalty.

Jarne Steuckers calmly converted the spot-kick, giving Genk the momentum they needed to push forward.

Arokodare scores again for Genk

Steuckers was instrumental once more, providing the assist for Arokodare's equalizer in the 83rd minute, as the Nigerian striker finished clinically to bring Genk level.

The thrilling comeback was completed in the dying moments of the match when Slovakian midfielder Patrik Hrošovský scored deep into stoppage time, sealing a remarkable victory for Genk.

Arokodare scores for Genk against Club Brugge
Photo by IMAGO

Super Eagles midfielder Raphael Onyedika started the match for Club Brugge but was forced off in the 82nd minute due to injury, with Ardon Jashari coming on as his replacement.

With this victory, Genk moves up to eighth place on the Belgian Pro League table, accumulating four points from their first three games.

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Andrew Randa is a veteran Nigerian sports journalist with over 20 years of experience covering the beautiful game across Africa. Andrew served as a Media Officer for Nigeria's U-20 Men's National Team for three years, offering a unique perspective on the future stars of Nigerian football. Beyond reporting, Andrew is a pioneer in sports graphics creation within Nigeria. His expertise extends to sports kit design, making him a true multi-faceted talent in the African sports landscape.