Joe Aribo scores 5th goal in Ranger's 3-0 win over Hibernian

Joe Aribo scores 5th goal in Ranger's 3-0 win over Hibernian

- Joe Aribo inspired Rangers to 3-0 win over Hibernian in one of the Scottish Premier League games this weekend

- The Nigerian attacker recorded his name on the scores sheet in the 8th minute of the minute

- A goal each from Ryan Kent and Jermaine Defoe sealed the victory for Steven Gerard's men at the end of the game

Nigerian football star Joe Aribo was on target for Rangers in their Scottish Premier League victory over Hibernian earlier this weekend.

The Super Eagles midfielder found the back of the net with a superb finish just eight minutes into the action at Easter Road.

His goal in the meeting stretched his tally to five goals and five assists in 26 appearances across competition this campaign.

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Ryan Kent broke the deadlock for the visitors in the fourth minute with a solo run as Steven Gerard-led team got the game started on a bright note.

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The 23-year-old midfielder doubled his side's lead a few minutes after their opening goal with Ryan Jack providing the assist for the goal.

Former England international Jermain Defoe sealed the win for Rangers in the 68th minute as the away team ran off with maximum points after regulation period.

Aribo lasted only 75 minutes on the pitch in his 15th Scottish Premier League this campaign, scoring one goal in the process as the visitors maintain second position on the table.

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They are placed second with 44 points after 17 matches and their next fixture is a home game against Kilmarnock on December 26.

Aribo has two goals for the Super Eagles after making his debut against Ukraine in a friendly encounter in September.

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