Efl Cup: Mixed Tales For Super Eagles Stars As Aribo Spurs Southampton On But Iwobi And Basseys Fulham Get Dumped Out

Super Eagles midfielder Joe Aribo scored for Southampton in their penalty shootout to help them defeat Everton in the round of 32 of the EFL Cup, Soccernet.ng reports.

Aribo was benched in Southamptons 3-0 bashing against Manchester United last weekend. However, he returned to the starting eleven when the Saints traveled to Goodison Park to take on Everton in the round of 32.

Southampton had a rocky start, as Abdoulaye Doucoure scored the opener for Everton in the 20th minute. However, Taylor Hardwood-Bellis scored the equalizer for Southampton in the 31st minute.

Aribo was quite influential in the game, registering 54 touches, a 93 pass accuracy, and one shot on goal. But he failed to register any goal or assist. The game eventually ended 1-1 after 90 minutes, and went into penalties.

Aribo was among the shooters for Southampton, and he converted his own kick. Unfortunately for Everton, Ashley Young missed his own kick when it went into sudden death, ensuring that the Saints ran out as winners.