Unstoppable Mr Tea: 24-year-old Nigerian giant makes case for Super Eagles call-up with another goal

Toluwase Arokodare, the in-form Nigerian striker and former Baller of the Week, continues to make a strong case for inclusion in the Super Eagles squad with his impressive performances for Belgian club Genk.

The 24-year-old forward scored a crucial goal in Genk's 2-1 victory after extra time against Standard Liege, securing their place in the next round of the Belgian Cup.

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Arokodare's equaliser came in the 72nd minute, marking his 11th goal of the season across all competitions in just 18 matches.

His goal canceled out Andi Zeqiri’s opener for Standard Liege, showing Arokodare's ability to perform under pressure. Genk celebrated his contribution on social media, affectionately dubbing him “Mr Tea” in recognition of his growing reputation.

This latest goal is Arokodare’s second in as many matches, further solidifying his status as a key player and main man for Genk.

His consistent scoring has not gone unnoticed by fans, especially Nigerians, who are calling for Super Eagles coach Augustine Eguavoen to give the overlooked striker a chance at the international level.

Arokodare has proven himself at Genk that he deserves a shot with the national team and his consistency tells of a player who needs to give him a shot in the team.

Meanwhile, Arokodare's teammate Patrik Hrosovsky ultimately stole the spotlight with a winning goal five minutes before the end of extra time, but it was Nigerian's performance that set the tone for Genk's success.

His ability to find the back of the net consistently places him among the top scorers in the league this season.

With his current form and growing influence on the pitch, Toluwase is sending a clear message to the Super Eagles management: he is ready to contribute at the highest level.

But it remains to be seen whether Eguavoen will heed the calls and include this rising star in future national team selections.