English Premier League side Southampton ended their preparation ahead of the start of a new season by playing a highly entertaining 0-0 draw against Spanish LaLiga side Getafe, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.
Back in the English Premier League after a season in the Championship, the game was their 7th game of pre season as they shape up for their first game next weekend against Newcastle United.
With four wins so far, they were hoping to bounce back from the last game which was a 1-1 draw against Lazio, however they had to settle for a 0-0 draw, but coach of the team Russell Martins has a whole new reason to be excited.
Nigeria international midfielder Joe Aribo who had an underwhelming season last time out showed the form that made him an instant hit at the club, with a solid performance in the entire duration of the game.
Picked as the man of the match by many media outlets that covered the game, Aribo used his strength to good effect in duels, and also kept possession in tight areas against a Getafe side who couldn’t handle his lethal mix.
The performance has no doubt put him in a good steed to make the squad for their opening game of the season as they bid to go one step better than the last time they were in the English top flight.
For Aribo he will be hoping for a good enough season to help him claw his way back into the squad of the senior national team of Nigeria, after a poor showing at the AFCON saw him dropped from the team’s last four games including the world cup 2026 qualifiers against South Africa and Benin Republic respectively.
Mohammed Mowiz Suleiman
