Arokodare reacts to joining 100-goal club

Tolu Arokodare, the 25-year-old striker, has celebrated joining the prestigious 100-goal club, expressing his gratitude to God and the people who have supported him throughout his journey. The Nigerian international scored for Ajax in their UEFA Conference League victory over Atalanta, coming on as a substitute in the 66th minute and breaking the tie in the 87th.

Arokodare's milestone goal was scored after he controlled a long pass from Youri Baas, finishing calmly past Atalanta's goalkeeper Marco Carnesecchi. The 17-year-old substitute Abdellah Ouazane added a second goal with a solo effort in stoppage time, securing the 2-0 win for Ajax at the Johan Cruijff Arena.

The victory marked a significant turnaround for the Dutch club, ending their eight-match winless streak against Italian opponents since April 2019. It also provided the team with crucial points in the Conference League league phase, following their opening defeat to Hajduk Split.

Ajax manager Míchel Sánchez explained that he brought Arokodare on to create more threats in the penalty area and praised the player for his special abilities and the strong relationship he shares with the coach and his teammates. Arokodare himself acknowledged the need for a change after a series of poor results, stating that the team aimed to demonstrate their talent as a top-level side moving forward.