Nigeria international striker Tolu Arokodare was the hero for Dutch side Ajax Amsterdam in their 5-3 win over Switzerland side 5-3 in the Europa Conference League, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.
On loan from relegated English Premier League side Wolverhampton Wanderers, the lanky striker enhanced his current status as a fan favourite with two goals in the first minute of time added on, and six minutes after the break.
He was subbed off to a rousing applause from the fans of the Dutch side , with his efforts largely why they secured passage to the group stage of the tournament on a 9-5 aggregate win.
Arokodare has fallen out of favour with head coach of the senior national team of Nigeria Eric Chelle, who gave him his debut last year with the coach not calling him up to his team since the world cup qualifiers playoff in November 2025.
Snubbed for the AFCON and subsequent test games after the tournament. He will be hoping that his current form earns him a look in from the coach for the AFCON qualifiers games in September.
Mohammed Mowiz Suleiman
