Tag: Ighalo
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Watford’s latest Nigerian striker reveals Ighalo influence
Striker Dapo Mebude has revealed Odion Ighalo influenced his decision to sign for Watford, after the youngster left Rangers for the Hornets earlier this week. In an interview with the club, the teenager referred to the 32-year-old as one of the players who attracted him to the club. Ighalo played for Watford from 2014-2017, making…
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Ighalo confirms Tottenham move before Man Utd
Odion Ighalo admits he came close to joining Tottenham before moving to Manchester United. The Nigerian spent a year on loan at United from Shanghai Shenhua, scoring five goals in 23 appearances, before leaving for Saudi side Al Shabab in January. Ighalo fulfilled a lifelong dream playing for the Red Devils, which initially motivated him…
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Ighalo sent to prison for internet fraud
Justice Adamu Turaki Mohammed of the Federal High Court in Port Harcourt, Rivers State has convicted and sentenced Destiny Ighalo and 10 others for internet fraud. They were sentenced to various prison terms, for fraud. The convicts were prosecuted by the Benin Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, for offences bordering…
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Odion Ighalo scores first goal for new Saudi club
Nigeria’s Odion Ighalo on Saturday scored his first goal for his new club, Al-Shabab in Saudi Arabia. Al-Shabad, playing away from home defeated Al-Nassr 4-0 to stay top of the Saudi Arabia Professional league. The Nigerian came in as a substitute, replacing Fabio Martins in the 63rd minute of the encounter. Ighalo scored the fourth…
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Super Eagles coach, Rohr hints on Ighalo’s return
Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr has said ex-Super Eagles striker, Odion Ighalo would be allowed to return to the national team if he impresses with his new side, Al Shabab FC. “There’s no reason not to take him if he is doing well. The question is if he wants to come back, Rohr said in…
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Ighalo completes Al-Shabab move
Former Nigeria striker Odion Ighalo has completed a permanent move to Saudi Arabian Pro League club Al-Shabab. The 31-year-old left Chinese outfit Shanghai Shenhua after agreeing a two-and-a-half-year deal with the six-time Saudi champions. Ighalo had already taken to social media to bid his parent club goodbye, after Shenhua gave him permission to speak with…
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Ighalo agrees deal with new club, Al-Shabab
Former Manchester United striker, Odion Ighalo, has agreed to a permanent deal with Saudi Arabian side, Al-Shabab, Sky Sports reports. Ighalo’s move to Al-Shabab is subject to passing medical and agreeing personal terms. His loan spell at Manchester United from Shanghai Shenhua came to an end on January 31, 2021. The Nigerian forward was due…
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Ighalo exits Man United, pens emotional note to fans
Ex-Super Eagle star, Odion Ighalo has said his farewell to his current side Manchester United. The striker is prime to call it quit at the Old Trafford as his contract expires with the club at the end of the month. He posted an emotional message on his Instagram and Twitter accounts. Ighalo described his exit…
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Mercy Johnson, Ighalo, Cossy Ojiakor, others celebrate Christmas[Pictures]
Mercy Johnson, Tacha, Odion Ighalo, Deyemi Okanlawon and others have joined several Christians across the globe to commemorate this year’s Christmas. A myriad of Nigerian celebrities have taken to social media to share lovely photos of themselves and their families marking the occasion. Ighalo, a former Super Eagles star, also shared a photo of himself…
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Solskjaer preparing to lose Ighalo, Lingard
Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is preparing to lose Jesse Lingard and Odion Ighalo next month. The Daily Star reports Solskjaer was hoping to continue his search for a new centre-back and right-sided attacker. Yet the report adds that Solskjaer could now target cover elsewhere with at least two stars set to leave next…