Arokodare equaliser secures Ajax draw vs Excelsior in Eredivisie clash

Tolu Arokodare's 64th-minute goal rescued a point for Ajax in their 2-2 home draw against Excelsior on Saturday night, September 20, 2026. Julian Brandt gave Ajax the lead two minutes after the half-hour mark, but Lennard Hartjes equalised for Excelsior in first-half stoppage time. Aymen Sliti put Excelsior ahead in the 62nd minute before Arokodare, who replaced Kasper Dolberg shortly after the hour, restored parity. It was the Nigeria international’s sixth goal across all competitions for Ajax this season. The result leaves Ajax in second place with 14 points from seven matches, having dropped points in their quest for the Eredivisie title. Ajax will host NEC Nijmegen in their next league game on Saturday, October 10. Excelsior, fighting to avoid relegation, earned a valuable away point that boosts their survival hopes. The match highlighted Ajax’s vulnerability to late goals and the impact of Arokodare as a super-sub off the bench. Will Ajax’s attacking depth be enough to sustain a title challenge, or do they need greater defensive consistency to convert draws into wins?

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