Many Nigerians were surprised to see photos of Joe Aribo with his trademark dreadlocks replaced by a new, shorter haircut.

Joe Aribo on dreadlocks

On September 22, 2023, pictures of the Southampton FC midfielder emerged on social media, sparking a flurry of comments from football fans, primarily from Nigerians who were taken aback by his new look.

The Super Eagles maestro had gone nearly a year without scoring a goal for his club, but he has now embraced a fresh style in the hope of re-ignting his career. .

Aribo was captured with his new hairstyle during a training session with Southampton FC in preparation for this weekend’s English Championship game.

This season, the Nigerian midfielder has participated in six matches for the Saints, who have faced challenges in their quest for an immediate return to the Premier League.

Joe Aribo and his new haircut

Regarding Aribo’s new hairstyle, the prevailing sentiment is that he looks better and more mature without dreadlocks.

Some fans have connected his decision to cut his hair to a recent trending case in Nigeria, involving the popular dreadlocked musician Naira Marley, who has been in the negative spotlight following the dismiss of Mohbad.

Meanwhile, other Nigerians are foreseeing a positive turnaround in Joe Aribo’s career, as he has struggled to replicate the form that led Glasgow Rangers to the UEFA Europa League final in the 2021/2022 season.

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Last Updated on September 23, 2023 1:30 pm by footballrover