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Tolu Arokodare equalled an Ajax Amsterdam record after finding the net in the club’s 2-2 draw with FC Twente Enschede in an Eredivisie clash at De Grolsch Veste on Sunday.
Just two minutes and 22 seconds into the contest, the Nigeria international gave Ajax a flying start, rising highest to power a header into the net from a cross on the left.
Ajax appeared to be in control after Rayane Bounida doubled their lead in the 66th minute, but goals from Dies Janse and Wout Weghorst rescued a point for Twente.
Arokodare’s strike was Ajax’s fastest goal in the Eredivisie since October 27, 2019, when the Amsterdam club scored after just one minute and 59 seconds against Feyenoord.
According to Head Topics, Arokodare also equalled a record held by Ajax legend Patrick Kluivert.
The Wolverhampton Wanderers loanee became only the second Ajax player to score in six of his first seven Eredivisie starts for the club, matching a feat first achieved by Kluivert 32 years ago.
Before Sunday’s trip to Twente, the Super Eagles striker had found the net against Telstar, PSV Eindhoven, NEC Nijmegen, Sparta Rotterdam and AZ Alkmaar.
Overall, Arokodare has registered 13 goals and four assists in 17 appearances across all competitions for the Amsterdam club.
