Last updated on September 11th, 2021 at 02:36 pm
Life has indeed started brightly for Nigerian defender Leon Balogun in the Scottish Premier League where he has made it into the Team of the Week after the first spherical of matches.
Balogun gave a commanding performance in his debut outing; supporting Rangers to an away win and additionally registering a smooth sheet.
This display earned the former Brighton and Wigan a deserved selection in the Team of the Week.
“A very astounding begin from the summer season signing noticed him dominate opposing attackers in Rangers’ 1-0 victory over Aberdeen as the two golf equipment bought the Scottish Premiership season underway.” The statement asserting the team of the week read in part.
Balogun is the only Rangers participant in the team week as Joe Aribo was unnoticed despite additionally impressing for Steven Gerrard’s side.
The 10 other chosen players in the Team of the Week had been chosen throughout seven teams.
Celtic with three players; Odsonne Edouard, Greg Taylor and Jeremie Frimpong dominated the first group of the week in the SPL.
Hibernian had the duo of Ryan Porteous and Martin Boyle in the crack group selected.
The other selected were goalkeeper Trevor Carson (Motherwell), Ian Harkes (Dundee United), Liam Craig (St Johnstone), Jamie McGrath (St Mirren) and Ross Stewart (Ross County)
Balogun will be hoping that his debut performance is now not a flash in the pan and he can maintain up the momentum week after week except any damage setback.
(fcnaija)
