While the Belgian Pro League title race has narrowed to a two-horse battle between Club Brugge and Union Saint-Gilloise, another thrilling contest is unfolding in the race for the Golden Boot—with Nigeria’s Toluwalase Emmanuel Arokodare at the heart of it.
The Super Eagles striker, who has been a standout performer for KRC Genk this season, is locked in a tight battle with St. Truiden’s Adriano Bertaccini, and both players tied on 21 league goals heading into the final matchday.
Arokodare’s late goal in Genk’s 4-1 victory over Gent not only kept his team’s European hopes alive but also reignited his personal ambition of finishing as the league’s top scorer.
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Despite often being used as an impact substitute in the playoffs, the 24-year-old has proven his clinical edge, netting crucial goals when it matters most.
His adaptability and team-first mentality have been key. “It’s nice to be the top scorer again. I knew I wouldn’t start (the game). Of course, we have other players who deserve to play minutes in the playoffs, so I could understand that choice.
“We were strong. We gave everything offensively, and that is reflected in the result. It was important to get this victory, especially after such a long period without a win.
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“This will give us extra motivation to win the last home game as well. Of course, there is still disappointment about not winning the title, but we do want to end the season in style,” the former FC Koln striker told DAZN after the game.
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With Genk out of the title race, their final home game now carries a different significance—not just for pride, but for Arokodare’s chance to etch his name in the league’s history books.
Can the lanky forward deliver one last decisive performance to clinch the Golden Boot? The final day promises fireworks.
