Aribo on the bench all minutes in Southampton’s humiliation

Published on: 14 September 2024

Nigerian midfielder, Joe Aribo was an Unser substitute on Saturday as Southampton lost to Manchester United 3-0 in the matchday 4 of the English Premier League, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.

The Saints in front of their home fans lack the quality to contain or even hurt the Red Devil who took the lead in the 35th after Mathias De Ligt connected to a corner kick.

England forward, Marcus Rashford made it 2-0 before halftime break and from then on, there no way back for the hosts.

Situation got worse in the second half when Southampton’s captain,  Jack Stephens got a straight red card on Alejandro Garnacho.

The Argentine youngster then put the nail on the coffin with one minute into tha additional time of the second half, 3-0.

Other Nigerian legs, Paul Onuachu and Samuel Edozie we’re not listed by Coach Russell for the game.

 By Olujimi Dare Ogun

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