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New Wolverhampton Wanderers head coach Rob Edwards praised Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare following the team’s 2-0 defeat to Crystal Palace on November 23, 2025. Edwards took charge for the first time at Molineux Stadium. He highlighted Arokodare’s hard work and hinted at increased playing time for the Nigerian forward.
Edwards started Arokodare alongside Jorgen Strand Larsen in a bold two-striker formation. The pair challenged Palace’s defense but failed to score. Palace struck twice in quick succession through Daniel Munoz and Yeremy Pino. Wolves dominated early possession yet lacked creativity in the final third.
Edwards commended Arokodare’s effort in his post-match comments. He stated that Arokodare performed well in training all week. Edwards liked the striker’s attitude and work ethic during the game. The coach noted Arokodare played for about an hour and worked extremely hard.
Edwards expressed optimism about Arokodare’s future contributions. He believed more would come as the striker regained full fitness. Edwards thought Arokodare was not yet at peak power but showed promise. The coach looked forward to extracting greater output from him.
Edwards suggested Arokodare bought into the team’s new approach. He emphasized that with proper service, opponents would dread facing Arokodare and Larsen. Edwards implied the duo could form a formidable partnership if executed correctly.
Arokodare joined Wolves from Genk in early 2025. The 24-year-old impressed in Belgium with consistent goals. He earned a call-up to Nigeria’s Super Eagles for World Cup qualifiers.20c9da Arokodare featured in the camp alongside stars like Victor Osimhen.
