AFCON 2021: Super Eagles star issues big statement ahead official debut for Nigeria

Super Eagles and Glasgow Rangers star Joe Aribo is set for his debut game for the three-time African champions against Benin in a 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Wednesday, November 13, in Uyo.

The London-born midfielder has featured in two friendly games for the Super Eagles against Ukraine’s Yellow-Blue and Brazil’s Selecao, but remains eligible to play for England, his country of birth.

It's been long coming….

Joe Aribo grabs his first Scottish Premiership goal for Rangers FC.

He's now been directly involved in 11 goals for club and country this season 🔥 pic.twitter.com/pxK4Do1MGz

— Soar Super Eagles (@SSE_NGA) November 10, 2019

”It is always good to be part of the international squad, I think it is like an honour to represent my country so I’m just happy to be out there and I can’t wait to go out there to play,” Aribo was quoted as saying to Rangers TV on Sunday.

The Nigerian international, who is not used to travelling, admitted he will do a lot in the next two weeks following his invitation to the Super Eagles squad.

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”Funny enough I didn’t really like travelling but it just got to be done. It comes with the game,” Aribo submitted.

Interestingly, Aribo, who joined Rangers from Charlton Athletic last summer opened his goal account in their Scottish Premiership as Rangers beat Livingston 2-0 on Sunday, taking his tally across all competitions to 5 goals in 23 matches.