{
  "id": 18221684,
  "title": "Arokodare gets two GOTM nominations",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/arokodare-gets-two-gotm-nominations",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-05T01:36:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/arokodare-gets-two-gotm-nominations/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Tolu Arokodare, the striker for Super Eagles, has been nominated twice for Ajax's Goal of the Month award for October 2026. He earned the first nomination for a goal against Atalanta in the UEFA Conference League, scored three minutes from time. The second nomination came for a header in Ajax's 1-0 win over AZ Alkmaar in the Eredivisie. Arokodare, a 25-year-old who joined Ajax on a season-long loan from Wolverhampton Wanderers in July, faces tough competition as Ouazane also has two nominations.",
  "summary": "Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare has been nominated twice for Ajax’s Goal of The Month award for October after scoring four goals in six matches. Read More: https://punchng.com/arokodare-gets-two-gotm-nominations/",
  "key_points": [
    "Tolu Arokodare nominated twice for Goal of the Month in October 2026",
    "First nomination for goal against Atalanta in UEFA Conference League",
    "Second nomination for header in Eredivisie win over AZ Alkmaar"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The dual nominations highlight the immediate impact of the loanee striker on the Ajax attack as he competes for individual recognition against established squad members.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}