{"id":830935,"date":"2025-03-02T10:12:09","date_gmt":"2025-03-02T16:12:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/02\/super-eagles-hopeful-bashes-rangers-performance-in-motherwell-loss\/"},"modified":"2025-03-02T10:12:09","modified_gmt":"2025-03-02T16:12:09","slug":"super-eagles-hopeful-bashes-rangers-performance-in-motherwell-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/02\/super-eagles-hopeful-bashes-rangers-performance-in-motherwell-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"Super Eagles hopeful bashes Rangers performance in Motherwell loss"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Super Eagles and Rangers defender, Leon Aderemi Balogun, has berated his side\u2019s performance in their 2-1 loss to Motherwell, Soccernet.ng<\/a> reports.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The 36-year-old veteran centre-back recently returned from a knee injury sustained in Rangers\u2019 2-1 loss to Manchester United in the UEFA Europa League in January.<\/p>\n

Balogun<\/a> returned to action for Rangers today, coming on in the second half at Ibrox, replacing Robin Propper at half time.<\/p>\n

Leon Balogun receives treatment during the Europa League match between Manchester United and Rangers at Old Trafford, England, on 23 January 2025. [Photo Credit\/ Imago].<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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The Gers were two goals down when the former Queens Park Rangers man entered the fray. Barry Ferguson\u2019s side pulled a goal back via Cyriel Dessers in the 54th minute but were unable to level the scores, losing their third game from their last five.<\/p>\n

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\ufe0f Leon Balogun spoke to @RangersTV<\/a> after today\u2019s match against Motherwell. pic.twitter.com\/VWwzXqBneu<\/a><\/p>\n

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\n\u201cThe dressing room is probably as flat as our first half was. That\u2019s where the whole truth in the game lies, I think. If we start a game of football like that at Ibrox, again, after Wednesday night [vs Kilmarnock] where I thought the team showed great character, I think it\u2019s only right you get a certain reaction from the crowd.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere\u2019s a lot of disappointment, and I don\u2019t think I have to say it, it\u2019s quite obvious. If you believe in this club and you\u2019ve been let down many times. After a performance like that, there are sounds you hear, and you then know you\u2019re far off it,\u201d the Germany-born Nigerian said in an interview with the club\u2019s official website<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Leon Balogun of Rangers left clears the ball under pressure from Moses Ebiye of Motherwell during the league match at Ibrox Stadium, Glasgow, UK. [Photo Credit\/ Imago].<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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\u201cWe go into every game with targets and with a plan, but I think we just started way too slow; we just had no urgency, no intensity in the way we play. Individual mistakes come into play as well, but how we respond to them has been a theme all through the season.<\/p>\n

\u201cOverall, we lack consistency in our performances. We consistently make the same mistakes. We need to raise our standards massively, and that\u2019s pretty much it. It hurts that we\u2019re so far from consistency. There\u2019s not too much to say. We have to correct it. We\u2019ve said we have to bounce back, but how many times do we have to say it?\u201d an angry Balogun concluded.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Rangers are now 16 points below Celtic on the SPFL table. Although Ferguson\u2019s side are in second place, their chances of challenging for the league title this term is non-existent.<\/p>\n

Cyriel Dessers and Leon Balogun of Rangers after Cyriel Dessers\u2019s goal during the William Hill Premiership match at Ibrox Stadium, Glasgow, UK. [Photo Credit\/ Imago].<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Balogun<\/a> is eyeing a return to Eric Chelle\u2019s Super Eagles in the next International break ahead of Nigeria\u2019s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. With Semi Ajayi<\/a> suffering another hamstring tear while on club duty for West Brom, Balogun could get his much-anticipated return.<\/p>\n

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\u201cIt\u2019s not that I\u2019ve not accepted an invitation ever. Unfortunately, right before the World Cup break, I suffered an injury that was supposed to last a few weeks but didn\u2019t go the way it was supposed to. I just couldn\u2019t come I was not fit yet and after I got fit, then I relapsed but since then I haven\u2019t had a lengthy injury spell.<\/p>\n

\u201cI have always been available. I\u2019ve never said that I retired from international football, and I think the people who need to know are aware that I\u2019m still very much willing and ambitious to represent the national team,\u201d the Germany-born defender said as previously reported by Soccernet.ng<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Nigeria will travel to face Rwanda on the 19th of March before welcoming Zimbabwe to the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on the 22nd of March.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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