Tolu Arokodare expressed his happiness at being called up by new head coach Eric Chelle to the Nigerian national team.
The Genk centre-forward received a reward for his performance this season with a call-up to the Super Eagles.
The striker will be looking to play his first game for Nigeria as they prepare for their game against Rwanda on Friday.
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Arokodare speaks about Super Eagles call up
Arokodare was thrilled to receive an invitation to represent Nigeria and shared his excitement with Nigerian reporters in Kigali.
The Racing Genk striker's impressive club-level form earned him a call-up, and he is keen to play against Amavubi.
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According to Allnigeriasoccer, he said, "It feels good to have a good time in my homeland, where my own people, my loved ones, my family, my friends, and the ones I am yet to know can finally hopefully see me score for my country. So it is good and amazing.
"I feel like my hard work has been rewarded. I feel like it couldn't have come at a better time, I feel like it is the best time for it to come.
"I feel like I am ready mentally and physically and whatever challenge comes my way I feel like I am ready for it."
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The forward has been sensational this season, scoring 17 goals and assisting 5 others in 30 league games.
This impressive performance currently places him at the top of the Belgian Pro League scoring charts.