Joe Aribo: The Scintillating Ibrox Playmaker

After spells at Staines Town and Charlton Athletic, Joseph Oluwaseyi Temitope Ayodele-Aribo, fondly known as "Joe Boy" amongst Nigerian supporters and professionally known as Joe Aribo, is emerging as a crucial cog for club and country at…

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23 Jan 20224 min

By Kayode Dave Ogunbameru

After spells at Staines Town and Charlton Athletic, Joseph Oluwaseyi Temitope Ayodele-Aribo, fondly known as "Joe Boy" amongst Nigerian supporters and professionally known as Joe Aribo, is emerging as a crucial cog for club and country at 25 years of age.

The London-born midfielder played a vital role in helping Rangers secure the Scottish Premiership last season, where they finished the 38-match campaign unbeaten under the guidance of manager Steven Gerrard, ending Celtic's run of nine league titles in a row.

Aribo featured 25 times in the league, scoring 6 goals and providing 4 assists in what was his second year at the Glasgow club. His performances this season have even been more impressive for the club, having registered the same number of goals and assists he had last season in just after 20 matches.

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