Glasgow Rangers midfielder Joe Aribo was the name on the lips of Nigerians once again after an impressive outing for the Super Eagles of Nigeria against Brazil on Sunday afternoon.
Nigeria were held to a 1-1 draw by Brazil in Singapore after Casemiro cancelled out Aribo’s 35th minute opener – his second in as many games for the Super Eagles.
Asides his goal, Aribo was instrumental whenever the Super Eagles were on the back foot making crucial ball recoveries intercepting the attacking play of the Brazilians and also making meaningful forward runs to help the Eagles’ in attack.
Pure class. https://t.co/Pz1AU2JGCQ
— Ebuka Obi-Uchendu (@Ebuka) October 13, 2019
Aribo dinking past players is a beautiful sight #BRANGA
— Fire And Ice (@jeremy_liit) October 13, 2019
Joe Aribo is so exciting to watch. That kid is the future. #BRANGA
— Emeka Obia (@Emeka_talks) October 13, 2019
A pin point zip-liner cross from near the far right from Lille's rave of the moment @victorosimhen9 to Moses Simon in the box who hold up play till new boy Joe Aribo who received and bulldozed his way through a sea of Brazilian legs in the 18 yard to beat Ederson. #BRANGA 0-1
— EDAFE MATTHEW ESEOGHENE (@ELEGBETE1) October 13, 2019
-Joe Aribo scores 1st goal against Ukraine
Ukraine equalizes, game ends 2-2
Again
-Joe Aribo scores first goal against Brazil
Brazil equalize, game ends 1-1
-Joe Aribo to his teammates #BRANGA pic.twitter.com/7oMHl5eXzJ
— Lérd Chigbo ā (@itschigbo) October 13, 2019
Early days but Joe Aribo has taken his chance with the Super Eagles so brilliantly. He matches Etebo for energy and industry but appears to have far more presence, style and personality. Has an eye for goals too. Rohr has a good problem on his hands.
— Babanla (@biolakazeem) October 13, 2019
This Joe Aribo is special. 2 games, 2 goals. And well taken. Steven Gerrard was right that he’s got the world at his feet.
Brazil 0-1 Nigeria#BRANGA
— Ediye (@iamOkon) October 13, 2019
In addition to a commanding performance by Joe Aribo, Nigerians seem impressed by the overall performance and pool of talents available to Gernot Rohr and his technical team; but do not think the Franco-German coach has enough to bring out the very best in this team.
In addition to that, Nigerians aren’t also pleased with Rohr’s refusal to be flexible and give more players game time in friendly games. His substitutions and in-game management have also been a subject of debate in recent times.
I wish Genort Rohr brought on Ramon Azeez earlier. As always, he behaves like he goes into games without a second plan. Iwobi had no business playing that long. Chukwueze should have been subbed. Let’s see the team attack from another path or way. #BRANGA
— Bolarinwa Olajide (@iambolar) October 13, 2019
Whoever is pushing buttons for this Onuachu boy really have more powers that all the principalities and powers mentioned in the bible. He's always looking tired and please, nobody should mention Kanu Nwankwo as an example please.
— EDAFE MATTHEW ESEOGHENE (@ELEGBETE1) October 13, 2019
That man ain’t good enough for Super Eagles ?
Always late to make substitutions https://t.co/3vC88Gp1ew
— Akinsola (@SRdollar) October 13, 2019
Why does Genort Rohr always keep doing late substitutions, Moses Simon and Iwobi should have been subbed off earlier. Why did he replace Osimhen with Onuachu?.. I am getting so so tired of him???? #BRANGA https://t.co/RlJiGu6ZHz
— Ogunlana klistivivi (@klistivivi) October 13, 2019
Onuachu was playing ahead of Osimhen at the AFCON. That sums up Rohr's tactical abilities..
Left Samuel Kalu on the bench. #BRANGA
— adeda (@tosinadeda) October 13, 2019
Rohr can't not manage the Talents we have….
Most players leave the Super Eagles camp Angry because of poor man management…..
You go invite players come friend match and bring them on 2mins to end of game or if injuries dey. Why you invite them?
— Kelechi Watchdog Nkoro (@K1Says) October 13, 2019
We definitely have enough materials to build a stronger Super Eagles but … do we have the Technical competence/ leadership and boldness to take the next steps?
— Sola Aiyepeku (@solaiyeps) October 13, 2019
In the end, it was a good game of football from the Super Eagles against one of the world’s best team.
