Tolu Arokodare scored and supplied an assist as Ajax secured a 4-2 victory at FC Sion in their UEFA Conference League playoff first leg.
Quick facts
- Arokodare is a Super Eagles striker on loan to Ajax from Wolves.
- He scored with a header in the 74th minute.
- The forward created Ajax’s fourth goal in the 87th minute.
- The return match will take place in Amsterdam next week.
The Nigeria international entered from the bench and quickly changed the game, directing a cross into the net with a header 74 minutes into the contest in Switzerland.
The finish marked Arokodare’s first official goal since joining Ajax.
Thirteen minutes later, he turned provider, setting up the visitors’ fourth goal to complete the 4-2 scoreline. Ajax will take that advantage into next week’s return fixture in Amsterdam.
