Super Eagles striker and KRC Genk player, Tolu Arokodare, has been named the 2024/25 Ebony Shoe Award winner in Belgium, recognizing him as the best African player in the country for the campaign.
The 24-year-old has had an impressive season, scoring 20 goals in the Belgian Jupiler Pro League and becoming the second leading goalscorer in the competition.
Arokodare’s outstanding performance helped Genk finish top of the pile in the regular 2024/2025 season, although their campaign suffered a setback in the championship play-offs.
He won the prestigious award ahead of other top players, including Noah Sidiki of Union St.Gilloise and compatriot Raphael Onyedika.
The Ebony Shoe Award is a significant recognition of Arokodare’s talent and hard work, and he becomes the seventh Nigerian player to win the award. Other notable Nigerian winners include Daniel Amokachi, Victor Ikpeba, and Celestine Babayaro.
Arokodare made his debut for the Super Eagles earlier this year and has already made a significant impact, playing in the 2026 World Cup qualification matches against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. His impressive form on the pitch has earned him recognition and admiration from fans and critics alike.
