Agency report
Rangers assistant Gary McAllister and former England international Jermain Defoe have both praised Joe Aribo after the Super Eagles midfielder netted his first goal for Rangers FC in the current season.
McAllister said the Nigerian still has a lot to offer after returning from a six-week lay-off due to injury.
“We are all big fans of Joe Aribo here,” he said, as quoted by Glasgow Times. “I think he has been missed. Visually, he looks in a good place as far as where his body shape is.”
He continued: “He is in great nick. He has probably put a wee bit of muscle on his upper body. We expect big things from Joe.
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He’s a very talented player. And he can play in two or three different positions. We are pleased to get him back on the pitch.”
Following substitute appearances against Celtic and Standard Liege, Aribo made his first start in over two months against Livingstone at Ibrox on Sunday much to the delight of his teammates.
Defoe who netted his 300th career goal has described Aribo as a quality player despite weeks of lay-off as he dazzled in their 2-0 win over Livingston in the Scottish Premier League (SPL).
“Joe [Aribo] did well as well following a long lay-off with injury but it was a good win and we are delighted,” Defoe said.
