By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Nigeria forward, Tolu Arokodare scored twice as KRC Genk cruised to 3-0 victory against Royal Antwerp at the Cegeka Arena.
Alieu Fadera gave Genk the lead with a fine effort on 10 minutes.
Arokodare took the place of Ghanaian striker Christopher Bonsu Baah in the 69th minute.
The 23-year-old doubled his side’s lead on 75 minutes with Yira Sor providing the assist.
The striker added the third two minutes later with a brilliant solo effort.
Arokodare has now registered six goals in 19 league appearances for the Smurfs this season. READ ALSO:
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He is now the second player this season to score twice after coming on as a substitute in a Belgian Pro League game.
Antwerp paraded Nigerian duo, Alhassan Yusuf and Chidera Ejuke in the game.
