UEFL: Arokodare stars with goal, assist as Ajax beat Sion away
Tolu Arokodare scored his maiden goal as Ajax defeated Swiss club Sion 4-2 in the first leg of their UEFA Europa Conference League playoff tie on Thursday night. Arokodare, who started the game on the bench, replaced Marcos Leonardo 18 minutes from time. The Nigeria international netted the visitors’ third goal of the encounter in the 74th […] UEFL: Arokodare stars with goal, assist as Ajax beat…
Tolu Arokodare scored his first goal for Ajax in their 4-2 win over Sion in the UEFA Europa Conference League playoff tie. He came on as a substitute 18 minutes from time, replacing Marcos Leonardo.
Arokodare netted the visitors' third goal in the 74th minute. He then assisted Davy Klaassen for Ajax's fourth goal three minutes from time.
Arokodare's performance earned him the man of the match award, according to Premium Times. The return fixture will be held at the Johan Cruyff Arena next Thursday, with the winner securing a place in the league phase of the 2026/27 UEFA Europa Conference League.
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