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I Felt Like I Was Playing for Real Madrid When I Made My Eagles Debut'

I Felt Like I Was Playing for Real Madrid When I Made My Eagles Debut'

Tolu Arokodare opens up about playing for Nigeria, including his debut joy and experiencing pressure from relegation at Wolves, as well as facing racist abuse throughout his career.

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Tolu Arokodare, a forward for the Super Eagles of Nigeria, says playing for his national team is comparable to playing for Real Madrid due to the high level of competition and passion shown by fans. He expressed disappointment at being omitted from the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) squad and spoke out about racist abuse he has received during matches. Despite facing pressure due to Wolves' relegation, Arokodare remains committed to his team, offering solidarity with injured teammate Victor Osimhen.

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