Rafiu Durosinmi sends strong Super Eagles message with Genk goalscoring streak

Retold by Oddsrama · 29 August 2026

Rafiu Durosinmi is making a serious statement at KRC Genk, and Nigeria's Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle is watching. The 23-year-old striker has now scored in four straight Belgian Pro League matches, a run that began with a debut header against Zulte Waregem and continued with penalties against Westerlo and Royal Antwerp before he opened the scoring from the spot in Genk's commanding 4-0 win over SK Beveren. It's a blistering start for Genk's record €10.5 million arrival from Pisa, and one that carries real weight as Nigeria's AFCON 2027 qualifiers loom in September.

At 1.92 metres, Durosinmi's aerial dominance has already become a talking point across Belgian football, though the striker insists his jumping ability is simply natural. Beyond the goalscoring, his integration at Genk has been seamless—he credits his teammates' quality and willingness to help as the foundation for his early success. His contribution extends beyond the box too; in the Beveren shutout, he emphasized the team's compact defensive shape and immediate pressing as crucial to keeping a clean sheet, a rounded profile that clubs and national team scouts value.

With three caps for the Super Eagles already under his belt from the 2026 Unity Cup and a World Cup warm-up friendly, Durosinmi's form now makes a compelling case for regular selection under Chelle. His goalscoring streak draws inevitable comparisons to Tolu Arokodare, the Nigerian striker who preceded him at Genk before claiming the Belgian Golden Boot and securing a move to Wolverhampton. Durosinmi has publicly declared his own ambitions for the Golden Boot, and at this pace, he's not merely chasing recognition—he's building a genuine claim for a more prominent role in Nigeria's continental qualifying campaign. For bettors tracking Super Eagles form ahead of the qualifiers, watching how frequently Durosinmi features will be key.

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Rafiu Durosinmi sends strong Super Eagles message with Genk goalscoring streak

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