Balogun Thrilled With Rangers’ Victory Over Aberdeen

Balogun Thrilled With Rangers’ Victory Over Aberdeen

Sampson Adedeji

Leon Balogun expressed his delight after Rangers secured a commanding home victory against Aberdeen, ending a frustrating winless streak at Ibrox, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

The Gers snapped a seven-game home drought with a dominant second-half performance, featuring goals from Vaclav Cerny, Cyriel Dessers, Hamza Igamane, and Jefte.

“It’s been seven games without a win at Ibrox, which is nothing to be proud of,” Balogun told the club’s official website.

“That’s why it feels good to finally lift that weight off our shoulders.”

Reflecting on the match, the Nigerian defender felt the team was in control but admitted there was still untapped potential.

 “From start to finish, it was a fairly comfortable performance. But the gaffer told us at half-time that there was more to give — an extra 10 to 15 percent — and we pushed harder in the second half. You could see what we're capable of.”

While pleased with the clean sheet, Balogun acknowledged the team’s challenges throughout the season.

“It’s been a while since we kept a clean sheet, so I’ll take the positives. We’re aware of the negatives — we’re not blind to them and we won’t ignore them — but our focus is now on moving forward.”

 Looking ahead, Balogun urged his teammates to maintain their form in the final two matches of the season.

“Wednesday will be our last game at Ibrox this season, and we owe the fans, who’ve been incredible, a strong finish. It’s been a tough ride for them. After that, we go to Hibs, and we need to put in the same kind of performance.”