Brian Brobbey, the Dutch-born Ghanaian forward, finally broke his scoring drought on Thursday night, marking a triumphant return to form as Ajax defeated Maccabi Tel Aviv 5-0 in a decisive UEFA Europa League clash. The 22-year-old, who had faced mounting pressure from missed chances in recent games, put on a memorable performance, helping Ajax secure a critical victory.

Brobbey’s night was more than just a goal; he played a pivotal role, contributing three goals through two assists and a score of his own. His assists were instrumental in Bertrand Traoré’s opener in the 14th minute and Kenneth Taylor’s follow-up goal at 27 minutes. Ajax led 3-0 by halftime, bolstered by a third from Mika Godts.

In the second half, Brobbey capitalized on his momentum and netted his first goal in weeks, before Kian Fitz-Jim rounded out Ajax’s dominant display. Reflecting on his comeback, Brobbey shared, “It was a tough period for me. As a striker, when you miss chances, it weighs on you. But my teammates, the coaches – everyone kept encouraging me.” The striker added that the team’s bond kept him going, and he’s now focused on building from this win.

With two goals and five assists this season, Brobbey’s performance is promising for Ajax’s hopes, with the young striker determined to keep up his form as the season continues.