Hot Tea reloaded: Super Eagles' Arokodare drops 2 goals in wild thriller – Ready to cook this season

Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare showed he’s in sizzling form after netting twice in a thrilling 4-2 preseason win for KRC Genk over German side Hannover 96. 

The Nigerian forward’s clinical finishing helped Genk come from behind and secure a convincing victory, sending a strong message that he’s ready to make a major impact this season.

The preseason friendly, played at Genk’s base camp in Marienfeld, featured two 70-minute halves with different lineups. 

After trailing 2-0 early on, Genk fought back through a series of sharp attacks. Arokodare came off the bench in the second half and quickly made his mark.

His first goal came from a perfectly timed cross by Jarne Steuckers, which Arokodare finished with precision to bring Genk within one. 

Ten minutes later, he was again in the right place at the right time, heading home a cross from Nkuba to give Genk a 3-2 lead. 

The Nigerian striker’s sharp instincts and composure under pressure were on full display as he helped seal the win.

Arokodare’s brace is a promising sign following a career-best 2024-25 season, where he scored 23 goals and provided seven assists across all competitions for Genk. 

The 24-year-old’s performances have attracted transfer interest from Premier League, with Manchester United and Fulham linked, but for now, he is focused on preseason and preparing to build on his breakthrough campaign.

Genk’s coach praised the team’s overall performance and highlighted Arokodare’s impact as a key factor in the win. 

With his confidence soaring and sharpness returning, the Super Eagles star looks ready to “cook” and deliver another memorable season for club and country. 

Fans will be watching closely as Arokodare continues his preseason preparations ahead of a potentially defining year.