Arokodare explains touchline exchange with Ajax boss

Super Eagles striker, Tolu Arokodare, has shared his account of an exchange with Ajax coach Míchel Sánchez during Ajax's 6-1 UEFA Conference League victory over FC Midtjylland. The Nigerian forward scored twice in the game, contributing to Ajax's overall tally of 12 goals in 16 appearances this season, with six of those goals coming from the Eredivisie and six from the Conference League and its qualifiers.

During the first half, Arokodare and Sánchez were seen exchanging animated hand gestures near the touchline, attempting to communicate. When asked about the incident after the match, Arokodare explained that Sánchez was advising him to focus more on running into spaces rather than concentrating on the opposing defender. Initially, Arokodare did not understand Sánchez's message from a distance, so he approached him to ask for clarification. Sánchez, known for his humor, described the relationship between the two as "very funny."

Arokodare also praised the result as a significant boost for the team, stating that his goals were made possible by good passes from his teammates. He expressed his happiness with the team's performance, noting that the victory would be a strong foundation for the next match. Ajax will now focus on their upcoming Eredivisie clash with FC Twente on Sunday.