Rangers star Joe Aribo has expressed his delight at being called up by Nigeria.
The midfielder is in line to win his first cap for the Super Eagles’ squad in their friendly against Ukraine on Tuesday night.
Aribo was signed by Steven Gerrard from Charlton Athletic in the summer and has already scored four goals in 12 appearances for the Scottish Premiership giants.
Now he is poised to make his international debut – and the 23-year-old can’t wait.
Aribo said: “I am really happy to have got this call-up to Nigeria and I just want to make the most of it and play as long as possible and just do what I can for the team and make sure that we continue being the best that we can be."
Aribo has told Nigeria fans what he will bring to the team. The 23-year-old added: “I am a central midfielder and I like to get in and around the box. I can defend and I can attack."
Aribo is the latest Rangers player to receive international recognition. Ryan Jack was recalled by Scotland – only to withdraw through injury – while Borna Barisic featured for Croatia in the 1-1 draw with Azerbaijan on Monday night.
