Nigeria kicked off their qualifying campaign on a winning note after coming from behind to defeat the Leone Stars of Sierra Leone 2-1 at the MKO Abiola Stadium on Thursday evening.
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The News Agency of Nigeria reports that first-half goals by Alex Iwobi and Victor Osimhen secured Nigeria’s victory.
The 25-year-old has become a key figure at Ibrox under both Steven Gerrard and Giovanni van Bronckhorst.
That is according to a report from talkSPORT’s Alex Crook, who claimed the Eagles have identified the 25-year-old as a potential replacement for Conor Gallagher in his latest column.
Giovanni van Bronckhorst’s side were beaten on penalties by Eintracht Frankfurt after a 1-1 draw in the club’s first European final for 14 years on Wednesday.
The Scottish champions can reach the Europa League final if they manage to overcome semi-final rivals RB Leipzig.
Gallagher has enjoyed a stellar campaign at Selhurst Park during the 2021-22 season, but the 22-year-old is set to return to parent club Chelsea at the end of the campaign.
The star player of the Super Eagles finished the regular Scottish league season with an average rating of 7.29.
The Rangers defender came off the bench to earn his first cap for the ‘Super Eagles’ in their 0-0 draw in Ghana on Friday.
Against Red Star Belgrade in a Europa League tie on Thursday night, Aribo was walking a disciplinary tightrope after he was shown a yellow card on the half hour mark for a foul on Guelor Kanga and had to make way for Fashion Sakala, a Zambia international, with a quarter of an hour of normal time left.
The 25-year-old midfielder’s outstanding form saw him being widely tipped as a potential Player of the Year in Scottish football.
The Super Eagles – one of the main contenders to lift the trophy – were defeated 1-0 by Tunisia in the last 16 of the competition, courtesy of Youssef Mskani’s goal early in the second half.
Simon, who spoke after the team’s training session Friday, said that the team had put their past victories behind and are now looking forward to the battle against Tunisia.
The 25-year-old has been outstanding in the African Cup of Nations and he has been roundly praised for his performances.
The Nantes of France star beats other top performers like Kelechi Iheanacho, Joe Aribo and Taiwo Awoniyi to the award.
The Daily Record claimed the St Mary’s side sent a representative to watch the 25-year-old during the Ibrox outfit’s 1-0 victory over Dundee United on Saturday.
Joe Aribo, Leon Balogun and Calvin Bassey are included in Nigeria’s squad, with their opening Group D match on January 11.
Next month’s competition, in Cameroon, has raised concerns with the rapid spread of the virus and omicron variant with European club officials currently refusing to sanction early release of players before the start of the tournament.
Ibrox chiefs have requested the Nigerian Football Federation delay the arrival of the key men for the upcoming African Cup of Nations until after the January 2 showdown at Parkhead.
Giovanni van Bronckhorst’s side maintained their title charge as Aribo added to Alfredo Morelos’ opener to earn a deserved three points.