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“Take a bow” – FIFA celebrates Super Eagles star after stunning strike against Villarreal

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“Take a bow” – FIFA celebrates Super Eagles star after stunning strike against Villarreal

The worldwide governing physique of soccer joined numerous different lovers of the sport to understand the brilliance of the Nigeria worldwide

The Fédération Internationale de Soccer Affiliation, FIFA, has applauded Tremendous Eagles midfielder Joe Aribo following his spectacular aim for Southampton on Friday night.

Aribo solely joined Southampton this summer time from Europa League finalists Glasgow Rangers for a charge set to rise to €10 million (together with performance-related variables).

And Saints boss Ralph Hasenhüttl handed the Nigerian worldwide a begin within the pleasant assembly in opposition to La Liga campaigners Villarreal.

Villarreal strolled to a 2-1 win contained in the St. Mary’s Stadium, with Aribo netting the Premier League aspect’s comfort aim.

Joe Aribo celebrates scoring for Southampton
Joe Aribo celebrates scoring for Southampton

The Nigerian midfielder’s strike was, nonetheless, the choose of the three objectives on supply.

Placing on his Maradona disguise, Aribo picked up the ball from his personal half, raced ahead, and dazzled previous 5 defenders earlier than sending a cute roller previous Pepe Reina.

The aim has caught the eye of many admirers globally, together with world soccer governing physique, FIFA.

On their official Twitter account, FIFA hailed Aribo for conjuring up that magnificence: “This aim excited @SouthamptonFC followers yesterday. Lung-bursting run from personal half. Slalom type to rival finest stars

“Take a bow, @J_Aribo19.”

Aribo is about to make his Premier League debut when Southampton go to Tottenham Hotspur within the season opener subsequent weekend.

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