The Super Eagles forward says his bond with the Dutch striker began with one meeting, one question about pressing and a shared Christian faith.
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Ajax striker Tolu Arokodare has explained the story behind his friendship with FC Twente forward Wout Weghorst, as FootballInNigeria.com.ng reports. The two strikers were filmed praying together after Ajax’s 2-2 draw at Twente last Sunday, and the video went viral.
The pair held hands and prayed for nearly three minutes after the final whistle at De Grolsch Veste in Enschede on November 8. Weghorst said afterwards that they know each other well and have had good conversations about faith.
Arokodare says the bond is not as deep as many assume. They have met in person only once, when his former club Genk played Burnley in a pre-season friendly and Weghorst was at Burnley. Readers following Eredivisie action can see the Bet9ja welcome promotion.
He has admired Weghorst since the Dutchman’s time at Manchester United, the club Arokodare supports. He was struck by Weghorst’s pressing and his work off the ball.
After that friendly, Arokodare walked up to Weghorst and admitted “I have a flaw in my game”. He said his defensive work and pressing were not good enough, and he asked how Weghorst kept so much energy. Weghorst told him it comes down to mentality, something he has had since childhood.
The two later followed each other on Instagram, and the friendship grew from there. New Bet9ja users can look up YOHAIG code for Bet9ja newcomers.
On the pitch, they were opponents. Arokodare headed Ajax in front after just over two minutes from an Oscar Gloukh cross, and Rayane Bounida made it 2-0 in the 66th minute. A Dies Janse own goal and Weghorst’s 95th-minute penalty then earned Twente a point.
Arokodare has now scored in five consecutive matches since joining Ajax from Wolverhampton Wanderers. The 25 year old said he is happy to see Weghorst doing well, scoring goals and showing the impact of his faith.
The moment did not please everyone in the Netherlands, and pundit Johan Derksen criticised Weghorst. Anyone curious about bonus codes can read about what the Bet9ja bonus code offers.
Arokodare is now in Uyo with the Super Eagles for Friday’s qualifier against Tanzania. Can his scoring run continue in green and white?
📌 Did You Know?
- Weghorst joined Twente from Ajax on June 27, 2026, on a two-year deal.
- Pulse reports that Arokodare’s scoring run matches a 32-year-old Ajax mark held by Patrick Kluivert.
- Referee Joey Kooij stopped a promising Twente attack at 1-2 after a video check for a Weghorst handball, before Twente later won their late penalty.
- Marc-Andre ter Stegen started in goal for Ajax at Twente.
- Arokodare made his first Ajax start in a home game against FC Sion in a two-legged European tie, after several good substitute appearances.
- Arokodare is 25 years old.
