Europa League: Bassey, Aribo, Balogun In Action As Rangers Book Final Berth

Super Eagles trio of Joe Aribo, Leon Balogun and Calvin Bassey were in action as Rangers book a place in the final of the Europa League after overcoming RB Leipzig in the semi final on Thursday, BSNSports com.ng reports.

Super Eagles star Aribo played in a three-man attack along with Ryan Kent and Wright while Calvin Bassey was deployed in a central defensive position.

Balogun came on as a substitute for Ryan Jack 59th minute to do more steel to Rangers defence.

Right back James Tavernier put Rangers ahead in the 18th minute when he poked home form close range after Ryan Kent's cross into the box.

Glen Kamara doubled the Gers' lead with a left footed shot to the bottom right corner in the 24th minute but Aribo missed a gilt-edged chance for Rangers to effectively put the game beyond the German Bundesliga side five minutes later.

Aribo’s night, however, ended prematurely shortly before halftime because of a freak head injury. The former Charlton Athletic lad took the ball flush in the face off a well-hit Angelino free-kick.

And despite receiving medical attention and not needing the stretcher, the Super Eagles ace was replaced by Fashion Sakala.

Christopher Nkunku then levelled the tie for Leipzig in the second half, but Lundstram smashed home the winner in the 81st minute.

However John Lundstram scored yet again for Rangers to ensure their hosts are unable to come back.

Rangers will face another German Bundesliga club Eintracht Frankfurt, who defeated West Ham United 1-0 in the other semifinals, in the showpiece in Sevilla - their first European final since 2008.

Elsewhere, Frankfurt defeated West Ham 3-1 on aggregate in the other semifinal to set up a date with the Scottish giants.