AROKODARE EQUALS AJAX 32-YEAR-OLD RECORD IN HISTORIC EREDIVISIE FEAT!

Nigerian striker Tolu Arokodare has matched a remarkable scoring record set by Ajax legend Patrick Kluivert after finding the net in Sunday’s 2-2 draw against FC Twente in the Eredivisie.

The Super Eagles forward opened the scoring just two minutes and 22 seconds into the encounter at De Grolsch Veste, powering home a header from a cross on the left flank.

Ajax appeared to be cruising towards victory after Rayane Bounida doubled their advantage in the 66th minute, but Twente fought back through Dies Janse and Wout Weghorst to secure a draw.

Despite dropping points, Arokodare achieved a significant individual milestone, becoming only the second Ajax player to score in six of his first seven Eredivisie starts for the club, matching Kluivert’s record from 32 years ago.

His early strike was also Ajax’s fastest league goal since October 27, 2019, when they scored against Feyenoord after just one minute and 59 seconds.

The Nigerian has now scored against Telstar, PSV Eindhoven, NEC Nijmegen, Sparta Rotterdam, AZ Alkmaar and FC Twente. His impressive form has taken his tally to 13 goals and four assists in 17 appearances across all competitions for Ajax.