According to renowned statistics company, Squawka, Joe Aribo ranks in an impressive fourth position on the chart of Premier League players with the most possession won in the final third. Only Manchester City’s Kevin De Bruyne (20), Leeds United’s Jack Harrison (19), and Brighton & Hove Albion’s Leandro Trossard (18) …
Read More »Osimhen missing as Iwobi, Aribo arrive at Nigeria’s camp for Portugal’s friendly
The Super Eagles will take on Ronaldo’s led Portugal in a highly-anticipated friendly match, which will serve as preparation for the Selecao’s Qatar 2022 World Cup campaign. Nigeria’s coach Jose Peseiro has called up 23 players for the encounter, with camp officially opening on Monday. The players in …
Read More »Baptism of fire for Joe Aribo as Newcastle thrash Southampton
Aribo’s underwhelming start in his first year in the Premier League continued as he dropped to the bench for the game against the Magpies. Southampton went into the game looking for their first win in three matches, but it was the Magpies that drew the first blood at St Mary’s. …
Read More »Nigerian Players’ Review: Iwobi, Aribo, Alhassan, Olusegun, Awoniyi
Iwobi shows continued aptitude for midfield role. To the attentive, Alex Iwobi’s potential to play in the heart of midfield has been obvious for quite a while. However, it has been nice to watch everyone else catch up. On the opening day of the Premier League season, the former Arsenal …
Read More »Super Eagles midfielder Joe Aribo joins Southampton from Rangers in a deal which could rise to £10m
Premier League club, Southampton have completed the signing of Super Eagles midfeilder, Joe Aribo from Rangers in a deal that could rise to £10m. The Nigerian international, 25, has joined on a four-year deal. Southampton will pay an initial £6m for Aribo with further add-ons included in the …
Read More »Rangers warned over Joe Aribo exit as Southampton show interest
Rangers have been warned that they face a major challenge if they have to replace Joe Aribo – with Southampton interested over a potential move, the PA news agency understands. The Nigeria midfielder, 25, has reportedly rejected the offer of a new contract and could be on his way out …
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