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Super Eagles star of Nigeria star Tolu Arokodare returns to Boyhood academy to train with Box2Box.
Nigerian football sensation Tolu Arokodare made a heartwarming return to his roots.
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Back in Lagos for the football break, Arokodare was featured at the legacy pitch in Surulere.
The 24-year-old striker, currently plying his trade with Belgian club Genk and a rising star for the Nigeria Super Eagles, was spotted training with his boyhood academy, Box2Box FC.
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This was where he previously played before moving to Europe and making a name for himself.
Tolu Arokodare returns to Box2Box FC
Arokodare’s journey began in the vibrant streets of Festac Town, Lagos, where he honed his skills.
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Although he had time with Kash Academy and Flying Sports Academy it was at Box2Box FC he gained traction.
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It was here, under the guidance of local coaches, that his raw talent caught the eye of European scouts, leading to trials with clubs like SC Freiburg and Toulouse.
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His professional career took off with a debut for Köln in the Bundesliga in 2020, followed by a move to Genk in 2023, where he has since become a key figure.
His recent accolade as the 2025 Ebony Shoe winner, awarded to the best African player in Belgium shows how far he has come.
This homecoming comes after Arokodare scored the equalizer as the Super Eagles of Nigeria played a 1-1 draw against Russia in an international friendly at the Luzhniki Stadium.
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His "brilliant strike" in the 71st minute not only salvaged a point for Nigeria but also ignited widespread praise across social media.
Some fans and analysts lauding his composure and potential and urged Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle to elevate Arokodare ahead of Victor Boniface as the understudy to star striker Victor Osimhen.
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