Nigerian striker Tolu Arokodare has etched his name into the history books of Ajax Amsterdam by matching a historic scoring record previously held by club legend Patrick Kluivert. The milestone was achieved during Sunday’s Eredivisie encounter, which ended in a 2-2 draw against FC Twente at De Grolsch Veste.
Arokodare made an immediate impact, requiring just two minutes and 22 seconds to give the visitors an early advantage. He powered home a header from a cross delivered from the left flank, a strike that marked the quickest league goal for Ajax since October 27, 2019, when the club scored against Feyenoord in under two minutes.
Although Ajax appeared set for a comfortable victory when Rayane Bounida extended their lead in the 66th minute, FC Twente mounted a spirited comeback. Goals from Dies Janse and Wout Weghorst secured a share of the points for the home side, resulting in a disappointing final scoreline for the visitors.
Despite the draw, Arokodare’s performance cemented his status in the club’s legacy. According to Head Topics, the Nigerian forward has become only the second Ajax player to score in six of his first seven Eredivisie starts, equalling a record established by former Netherlands international Patrick Kluivert 32 years ago.
The striker’s consistency has been evident throughout the season. Prior to the match against Twente, Arokodare had already found the net against Telstar, PSV Eindhoven, NEC Nijmegen, Sparta Rotterdam, and AZ Alkmaar.
The Wolverhampton Wanderers loanee continues to make a significant impact in Amsterdam, currently boasting 13 goals and four assists in 17 appearances across all competitions for Ajax.
<small>Source: Daily Post Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
