EFL: Joe Aribo scores his first goal of the season as Southampton put 5 pass Swansea

Published on: 27 December 2023

Nigeria Super Eagles midfielder has scored his first goal of the season in Southampton's big win over Swansea in the English Championship on Boxing Day, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.

The former Rangers Man who have not had it so smooth popped up to open score for the Saints at the the Saint Marry as they gave a five-star performance to pummel Swansea 5-0.

Aribo's goal in the 17th minute after the ball fell in his path with a left-footed strike that was deflected into the net game the hosts the lead to the end of the first half.

3 minutes into resumption of the encounter, Sam Edozie doubled the lead with an intelligent back-heel to ignite the goal scoring prowess of his side.

Ryan Fraser made it 3 in the 74th minute after hitting an Adam Arma assist to the top corner.

In the 87th minute, Fraser completed his brace after some great works from Mara Sekou.

Ché Adams rounded up the score to 5-0 3 minutes into additional time giving the Saints their 6th consecutive wins at home.

Southampton are in third with 48 points after 24 matches.

 

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