{
  "id": 20089712,
  "title": "Brace hero Arokodare eyes more goals in Zanzibar",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/brace-hero-arokodare-eyes-more-goals-in-zanzibar-20089712",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-15T01:16:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/brace-hero-arokodare-eyes-more-goals-in-zanzibar/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare has expressed his goal-scoring ambition as Nigeria prepare for the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Zanzibar. Arokodare, who netted twice off the bench in the 3-1 win over Tanzania, emphasized that he is tasked with scoring goals for the national team. \"As a striker, I need to score goals. That is my job for the team, and scoring goals wins games,\" he stated. Arokodare, who was close to a hat-trick in the match, acknowledged that the responsibility lies not only on him but also on every other striker on the team. He reiterated his commitment to making the most of scoring opportunities, whether starting or coming off the bench. Nigeria's win in the first leg of the match lifted them to six points from three Group L games, one behind Guinea-Bissau. The return fixture is scheduled for November 17 at the Amaan Stadium.",
  "summary": "Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare says his job is to score goals after his brace secured a 3-1 win over Tanzania in a 2027 AFCON qualifier. Read More: https://punchng.com/brace-hero-arokodare-eyes-more-goals-in-zanzibar/",
  "key_points": [
    "Tolu Arokodare aims for more goals in Zanzibar qualifier",
    "Striker responsible for scoring to win games",
    "Nigeria leads Group L with six points from three matches"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Arokodare’s recent scoring efficiency places immediate pressure on Nigeria’s attacking unit to maintain momentum as they chase a top spot in Group L during the upcoming qualifier.",
  "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."
}