Belgium-based striker Toluwase Arokodare came off the bench to rescue Nigeria’s Super Eagles from defeat in the friendly against Russia.
Belgium-based striker Toluwase Arokodare emerged as the hero for Nigeria’s Super Eagles in their recent friendly against Russia, coming off the bench to rescue the team from defeat with a crucial equaliser.
The 24-year-old’s goal ensured a 1-1 draw, ending Russia’s winning streak and giving Nigeria a valuable result on foreign soil against the rampant Russia.
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Following the match, Arokodare took to social media to celebrate his maiden goal for the national team.
On X (formerly Twitter), he posted: “First international goal, the journey has only just started. We thank God.”
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Super Eagles hero vs Russia, Tolu Arokodare.
Arokodare’s decisive strike in the 71st minute came after a costly error from Russia’s goalkeeper, showing the striker’s alertness and composure under pressure.
His contribution was vital in a game where Nigeria had to come from behind after conceding an own goal in the first half.
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Arokodare celebrates his first Super Eagles goal.
The young forward’s message reflects his hunger for more success and his determination to make a lasting impact for the Super Eagles.
As Nigeria continues to rebuild and prepare under new boss Eric Chelle for upcoming international fixtures, Arokodare’s breakthrough moment offers a promising sign of the squad’s depth and potential.
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Arokodare is happy to get off the mark for Nigeria.
Following his first international goal for Nigeria, Eagles supporters will be watching closely to see how Arokodare builds on this milestone and whether he can cement his place as a key attacking option for Nigeria in the future.
Meanwhile, Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has admitted that his team struggled in their final European tour against Russia.
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Eric Chelle remains unbeaten as Eagles coach but stated Nigeria struggled against Russia.
In this Pulse Sports Nigeria report, Chelle stated that the Eagles, particularly, found it difficult to handle their hosts in the first half, but praised their second-half turnaround, driven by super-sub Arokodare’s crucial equaliser.
