Brought to Glasgow Rangers by Steven Gerrard this summer, the midfielder is currently away from Ibrox on international duty.
Glasgow Rangers midfielder Joe Aribo is currently away from Ibrox on international duty and has received praise following his performance for Nigeria against Benin.
The Super Eagles got their AFCON 2021 qualification campaign under way against the Squirrels in Group L, which also features Lesotho – who they play next – and Sierra Leone.
The Rangers ace started for Nigeria in Uyo and put in a calm, confident and assured display in the centre of the park as his nation claimed a 2-1 victory.
Benin surprised their hosts when Stephane Sessegnon opened the scoring in the second minute following some sloppy defending.
Although Nigeria took a while to settle, they did eventually restore parity when Victor Osimhen rifled home a penalty on the stroke of the break after Ola Aina was fouled.
Gernot Rohr’s charges completed the comeback just after the hour mark when Samuel Kalu got past several defenders and rattled home beyond the reach of Fabien Farnolle.
Plenty of Super Eagles fans raved about the Ibrox man on social media:
Aribo has made 23 appearances for Steven Gerrard’s Rangers this term, scoring five goals and claiming three assists, according to Transfermarkt.
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