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UECL: Arokodare bags brace, assist as Ajax thrash FC Midtjylland 6-1

Tolu Arokodare delivered an outstanding performance, scoring twice and providing an assist as Ajax secured a convincing 6-1 victory over 10-man FC Midtjylland in their UEFA Europa Conference League encounter on Thursday night. The Nigerian striker opened the scoring for Ajax in the ninth minute, converting a pass from Oscar Gloukh. However, fellow Nigerian Friday […] UECL: Arokodare bags brace,…

UECL: Arokodare bags brace, assist as Ajax thrash FC Midtjylland 6-1

Tolu Arokodare shone brightly as Ajax dismantled FC Midtjylland 6-1 in the UEFA Europa Conference League on Thursday night. The Nigerian forward netted two goals and provided a key assist, proving to be a vital figure for the Dutch side. Arokodare opened the scoring in the ninth minute, capitalizing on a pass from Oscar Gloukh. However, FC Midtjylland's Friday Utim equalized in the 28th minute.

Arokodare regained the lead seven minutes later before switching to an assisting role in the 59th minute, setting up Owen Wijndal's goal. The 25-year-old was replaced by Marcos Leonardo in the 70th minute, as Ajax maintained their superior form to secure an emphatic victory. With his latest performances, Arokodare has amassed an impressive tally of 12 goals and three assists in 16 appearances across all competitions for the Eredivisie champions this season.

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