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Glasgow Rangers defender Leon Balogun is currently away from Ibrox on international duty, and has been doing really well for his country.
The 32-year-old featured in both of Nigeria’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers over the March break.
Balogun put in a solid performance at the back in the Super Eagles’ 1-0 win over Benin, which sealed first place in Group L.
Gernot Rohr’s team secured all three points thanks to Paul Onuachu’s headed goal in the third minute of stoppage time.
Balogun was rated 8 out of 10 by , who wrote: “The centre-back was put under immense pressure in the first half but he improved in the second half.
“Held the ball well and put in the body when required.”
He also started in Tuesday’s 3-0 win over Lesotho, sealed thanks to goals from Victor Osimhen, Oghenekaro Etebo and Paul Onuachu.
Balogun did even better in his second outing of the international break, getting an 8.5 out of 10 by .
“The Glasgow Rangers star is becoming more and more influential for the national team”, they wrote. “Involved in almost everything. Knew when to overlap.”
Balogun has been one of the revelations of Steven Gerrard’s title-winning season, forming a superb partnership with Connor Goldson in defence.
He has even filled in at right-back in the absence of captain James Tavernier and his understudy Nathan Patterson.
The has claimed that, by reaching 23 starts this season, Balogun will automatically earn another 12 months on his deal.