Joseph Ayodele-Aribo has cemented his place at Rangers with another solid, all-round performance after a breakthrough season the previous campaign for the Scottish giants.
In his debut season in Scotland, he was named Young Player of the Season, while this past season he helped the Ibrox giants make history by ending a 10-year wait to be champions again.
The 24-year-old central midfielder scored seven goals in 31 appearances in the Scottish Premiership as Rangers were crowned champions unbeaten.
His versatility meant he played as left back, attacking midfielder or even as a right winger.
Rangers also reached the UEFA Europa League Round of 16 before they were eliminated by Czech club Slavia Praha.
Aribo’s fine run at Rangers has excited Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr.
“It is great that they are getting so much exposure and success at a club the size of Rangers and, as well as domestically, they have played at a very high level in Europe,” Rohr told The Daily Record.
“Since I invited Joe Aribo to the squad we have had only good performances. He was, for us, an important player in the midfield with his left foot, mobility, commitment and fantastic mentality.
“He can play as a defensive or offensive midfielder. Joe is good at pressing and immediately struck up a wonderful relationship with Alex Iwobi.
“Joe scored in his first game for Nigeria against Ukraine in September 2019 and was one of the best players, so we’re happy to see him in full flow and fitness for Rangers.”
Aribo has so far scored two goals in seven Eagles appearances and will certainly play a pivotal role as Nigeria aim to feature in a seventh World Cup in Qatar next year.
