English Premier League
Tolu Arokodare set for fresh start at Wolverhampton under new coach Rob Edwards
By Oluwadamilola Olaleye
Nigeria forward Tolu Arokodare is poised for a new chapter at Wolverhampton Wanderers following the appointment of Rob Edwards as the club’s new head coach.
Edwards, who has signed a three-and-a-half-year contract, begins his fourth tenure at Molineux, replacing Vítor Pereira, who was dismissed after a challenging start to the 2025–26 campaign that saw Wolves go winless in their first ten matches.
A familiar figure at Wolves, Edwards arrives with extensive experience and a reputation for player development.
Throughout his coaching career, he has worked with several Nigerian internationals, including Samuel Kalu, Maduka Okoye, William Troost-Ekong, Emmanuel Dennis, and Gabriel Osho.
This connection with Nigerian talent could prove significant as he embarks on his mission to stabilize and rejuvenate Wolves.
The 42-year-old arrives from Middlesbrough, where he led the club to a second-place finish in the Championship, before returning to Wolves with the task of instilling consistency and attacking creativity into a team that has struggled this season.
Arokodare, who joined Wolves earlier this year, is currently on international duty with Nigeria in Morocco ahead of Thursday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff semifinal against Gabon.
After the international break, the towering striker will link up with Edwards and the new coaching staff, eager to make a strong impression and secure a key role in the club’s rebuild.
