Former Real Madrid star greets Arokodare

Former Ajax, Real Madrid and Netherlands striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar has described Nigerian international Tolu Arokodare as a dangerous player when he is the center of attention on the pitch.

Arokodare joined Ajax on a season-long loan from Wolverhampton Wanderers in the summer after Wolves’ relegation to the Championship, and quickly put his difficult spell in England behind him.

The 25-year-old has scored *six goals and provided two assists in just nine appearances* in all competitions for the Dutch giants.

Speaking on Voetbal International’s _Pak Schaal Podcast_, Huntelaar highlighted the impact of the Super Eagles forward.

“I think Tolú is doing well. He has scored his goals and is dangerous as a focal point when he is on the field,” Huntelaar said.

The former Dutch striker was impressed with Arokodare’s ability to influence games through his physical presence and goal-scoring threat.

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Arokodare endured a tough debut Premier League season at Molineux, scoring just three league goals in 38 appearances despite joining from Genk for around €27 million as the Belgian Pro League’s top scorer with 21 goals.

But under Ajax’s new management, the 6ft 6in striker has rediscovered the form that made him one of Europe’s most feared forwards, and Ajax have the option to make the deal permanent next summer.

Ajax are set to begin their Conference League campaign next month, giving Arokodare another stage to prove their resurgence is more than just a start.

Arokodare was in action for the Super Eagles in Matchdays 1 and 2 of Group L, AFCON 2027 qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau, coming on as a second-half substitute in both matches.

By James Agberebi