Super Eagles Star Break 32 Years Record After Superb Display Last Night

According to a report by Daily Post on Sunday, November 8, 2026, Nigerian international Tolu Arokodare has achieved a remarkable milestone in Dutch football after matching a historic Ajax Amsterdam scoring record that had stood for 32 years. The Super Eagles striker reached the landmark following his impressive performance in Ajax’s 2-2 draw against FC Twente in the Eredivisie.

Arokodare was among the standout performers in Sunday’s encounter at the De Grolsch Veste, where he gave Ajax an early advantage with a brilliant header just two minutes and 22 seconds after the start of the match. The Nigerian forward connected perfectly with a cross from the left flank and sent the ball into the net to put the visitors ahead.

His early goal was particularly significant because it saw him equal a remarkable achievement previously recorded by former Ajax striker and Netherlands legend Patrick Kluivert during the 1994/95 campaign.

According to reports, Arokodare has now become only the second Ajax player to score in six of his first seven Eredivisie starts for the club. Kluivert was the previous player to accomplish the feat, making the Nigerian’s achievement an important moment in the club’s history.

Kluivert established the record during his time at Ajax in the 1994/95 season. The former Netherlands international found the back of the net against several opponents during his opening seven league starts before eventually failing to score against FC Utrecht.

Arokodare has now matched that impressive achievement after finding the net against Telstar, PSV Eindhoven, NEC Nijmegen, Sparta Rotterdam, AZ Alkmaar and FC Twente. His consistency in front of goal has made him one of the notable attacking players in the Dutch league this season.

Interestingly, the Nigerian’s latest effort also carried another historical significance for Ajax. His goal, which arrived after two minutes and 22 seconds, became the club’s quickest Eredivisie strike since October 27, 2019, when the Amsterdam outfit scored against Feyenoord after just one minute and 59 seconds.

Although Arokodare’s contribution helped Ajax establish an early advantage, the visitors eventually failed to secure all three points. Rayane Bounida increased Ajax’s lead in the 66th minute, giving the team what appeared to be a comfortable position in the encounter.

However, FC Twente responded through an own goal involving Dies Janse before Wout Weghorst converted a late penalty to restore parity and secure a 2-2 draw for the home side.

Despite surrendering their two-goal advantage, Arokodare had every reason to celebrate his individual achievement. The striker’s performance further demonstrated his growing importance to Ajax since arriving from Wolverhampton Wanderers on loan.

The Nigerian forward has reportedly registered 13 goals and four assists in 17 appearances across all competitions for Ajax, underlining his impressive contribution to the team’s attacking performances.

For Nigerian football supporters, Arokodare’s achievement is another encouraging development, particularly with the striker continuing to demonstrate his goalscoring ability in European football.

By matching a record associated with Patrick Kluivert, the Super Eagles star has placed himself alongside one of Ajax’s celebrated former attackers. He will now be hoping to maintain his impressive form, score more goals and help Ajax compete successfully in the remainder of the campaign.

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