Liverpool Legend Provides Explanation Why Aribo Received Super Eagles Call-Up

Published: September 12, 2019

Super Eagles midfielder Joe Aribo made a goalscoring debut for the West African powerhouse against Ukraine on Tuesday and the midfielder's display continues to draw attention from football lovers across the globe.

Liverpool Legend and Rangers manager Steven Gerrard has revealed the major reason why Joe Aribo was handed his first international invitation and his full international debut by Gernot Rohr.

Speaking to Rangers TV on Thursday, the former Liverpool midfielder believes his summer signing was rewarded for his current form with the Gers which has seen him score four goals in 12 matches in all competitions.

"He was rewarded for his form as a Rangers player. It was his first call-up so it shows you that he's at the right place, playing football at the right level. European football, playing in Old Firms, at last he's being recognised as an international player," Gerrard said.

"They(NFF) must have started watching him since he started playing at Rangers. They must be happy with him playing in Europa League games, playing in front of 51,000.

"I don't know many players in the Championship who are playing for Nigeria."

Having played a huge part in Nigeria's 2-2 draw against Ukraine, Aribo's attention is now shifted to Rangers upcoming clash with Livingston FC on Saturday.

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