A number one Nigeria publication have expressed their shock over the choice to substitute Joe Aribo of their gritty 0-0 draw with Ghana.
All Nigeria Soccer gave the Ibrox favorite a score of seven.5/10 - the best mark they awarded to any Tremendous Eagles participant on an evening about consequence moderately than efficiency.
However Aribo was the primary to be sacrificed as he made method for Brentford star Frank Onyeka within the sixtieth minute.
Rangers team-mate Calvin Bassey made his worldwide debut as he got here off the bench for Zaidu Sanusi within the 74th minute. Leon Balogun performed the total 90 minutes.
The ibrox left-back was praised for his debut nevertheless it was Aribo's early evening which caught they eye.
ANS wrote: "Ought to have scored within the fortieth minute however could not hold his shot down. Surprisingly substituted on the hour mark."
In addition they hailed his "battling efficiency" however did word he struggled with the physicality on show in Ghanian engine room.
It was an evening of pragmatism for a nationwide workforce who're identified for his or her aptitude, nevertheless, they may attain the World Cup with a win over the Black Stars on Tuesday.
Regardless of being changed, Aribo is prone to begin within the return leg as he and Bassey dream of a starring function at Qatar later within the 12 months.