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  • Ighalo reacts to Osimhen’s comment on Finidi

    Ighalo reacts to Osimhen’s comment on Finidi

    Former Nigeria international,  Odion Ighalo has advised Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen to remain ‘calm’ following an explosive Instagram rant against former coach Finidi George.

    It would be recalled that Osimhen had missed Nigeria’s recent World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin Republic while recovering from injury.

    However, during an Instagram live session on Saturday, Osimhen called out Finidi, expressing his loss of respect for the former Enyimba manager due to unconfirmed reports suggesting Finidi had questioned his commitment to the national team.

    Despite efforts from friends, fans, and colleagues to pacify him, Osimhen appeared visibly angry.

    Among the comments was one from former Manchester United striker Odion Ighalo.

    Ighalo advised Osimhen as he commented: “Boy, calm down and end the live.”

    Osimhen, however, maintained his defiance, declaring himself a fearless, grown man.

  • Ighalo’s ex wife, Sonia Adesuwa unveils new lover

    Ighalo’s ex wife, Sonia Adesuwa unveils new lover

    Former Super Eagles forward, Odion Ighalo’s ex-wife, Adesuwa Sonia has entered another relationship few months after separating from the player.

    She disclosed this recently via her Instagram story.

    While sharing the photo of the new guy, Sonia concealed his face but revealed he’s one of Nigeria’s finest lawmaker.

    She wrote: “One of the most handsome lawmakers in Nigeria. #myguy.”

    In another post, she described the mystery man as “Mi Amor,” which translates to ‘my love’ in Spanish.
    Commenting on her divorce issues with Ighalo, she said  they went their separate ways without the footballer signing the divorce papers.
    In an Instagram story post, she wrote: “Separated 2019, got back 2021. I divorced him 2022 (without his signature).

    “They crawled back again I said OK for the sake of our children. We’ve been doing it lowkey (Despite their foolish display on IG with different women).

    “I was doing Saudi, Dubai, Naija with the kids to see him..But he didn’t want his family to know. Cox they would reinforce spiritually to separate us- He said.

    “I got tired.

    “Since he was scared to let Mama Mama know I’m happily back with my family
    I’m like f*ck off bro. I no fit break covenant wey I no de there him enter.

    “Good luck to my successor.”

  • Former Super Eagles forward, Odion Ighalo’s estranged wife, Adesuwa exposes player’s dirty secret

    Former Super Eagles forward, Odion Ighalo’s estranged wife, Adesuwa exposes player’s dirty secret

    Former Super Eagles forward, Odion Ighalo’s estranged wife, Sonia Adesuwa  has leaked many secrets about the player on Social media.

    According to her, the former Manchester United player was sleeping around with different women including a Nollywood actress and a Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) reality star.

    Adesuwa has now threatened to expose more secrets about the player’s dirty secret.

    She also claimed she helped Ighalo throughout his career and assisted his immediate family travel to Europe.

    Her Post reads: “Tell the World how I changed your life from being a Udinese B list player to the person you are today.

    “Tell the World if not ME, you for no smell, United Kingdom-WATFORD FC to be precise, (your pathway to stardom). At least your agent is still alive to talk if I lie.

    “Tell the World how I helped your immediate elder bro to Europe and gave him documents. Tell the World how I helped you in your last Nations Cup – after we got humiliated in Russia’s 2018 WC. Tell the World who Adesuwa is to YOU!!!!

    “Y’all wonder why this man won’t let me go despite our separation… saying he has moved ON I see people move on to where? Someone who is currently angry because I’m in a relationship LOL.

    “Oloshos be defending thinking he will wifey ’em LMAO Man gives a daily report of y’all, how he dated a Naija actress and was like “I just take my share inside” dated DJ and was like that one wey be Olosho de do like baby she always want to associate with the rich your fav BBN girl, na Gucci bag I take to enter that one. How Sierra Leone designers got hospitalized after posting their lovey-dovey video on IG. Wish y’all good luck tho… Una mind no go touch ground.”

  • Ighalo goes down memory lane, recounts how fans sent him death threats

    Ighalo goes down memory lane, recounts how fans sent him death threats

    Former Al-Hilal striker, Odion Ighalo, has revealed that he almost got killed after Nigeria’s elimination from the 2018 World Cup and their defeat to Ghana in the 2022 World Cup qualifying play-offs, saying these were his two worst moments in his footballing career.

    Going down memory lane, the forward said he received death threats for the chances he missed against Argentina at the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

    Unfortunately for him, it was to the fury of Nigerian supporters who chose to abuse him for weeks on social media after the Super Eagles’ ouster.

    However, Ighalo made a return to the national team in 2022 but couldn’t help Super Eagles qualify for the World Cup that held same year in Qatar

    Ighalo was also involved when the Eagles failed to qualify for the 2022 World Cup after a 1-1 draw against Ghana in Abuja.

    “The two worst experiences I had with the Super Eagles was the game against Argentina at the 2018 World Cup when I missed a chance and the whole of Nigeria wanted to bury me alive,” Ighalo told Elegbete TV.

    “Also the last World Cup which we did not qualify for was another bad time for me.”

    Recall that Ighalo retired from international football after the Super Eagles won bronze at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), where he also picked up the Golden Boot for the tournament.

  • Ighalo considers joining Nigerian premier League

    Ighalo considers joining Nigerian premier League

    Former Super Eagles point man, Odion Ighalo says he would be interested to play in the Nigeria Premier League again.

    Recall that Ighalo has left the Saudi Arabian league after two years of playing for Al Hilal

    The 34-year-old played for local clubs Prime FC and Julius Berger before starting his professional career in Europe in 2007.

    “I said if security is guaranteed, good coverage is assured and better officiating. Of course, [I will play],” the forward told Elegbete TV.

    “I have played in the league before, and it will be a great privilege for me to play again for another six months or one year before I end my career.”

    It would be recalled that Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa featured briefly for Kano Pillars in 2021 after severing ties with Saudi club, Al Nassr.

  • FIFA CWC: Real Madrid reach final to face Ighalo’s Al Hilal

    FIFA CWC: Real Madrid reach final to face Ighalo’s Al Hilal

    Real Madrid will face Ighalo’s Al Hilal in this year’s FIFA Club World Cup hosted by Morocco, the match will be played on Saturday.

    The Gataticos reached a record fifth FIFA Club World Cup final with a resounding 4-1 demolition of Africa’s  vice Champions,  Al Ahly of Egypt in Wednesday’s night semi-final encounter.

    Al Ahly had their fair share of chances in the game, but Madrid’s superior quality ensured that they led 1-0 at the break; and doubled the lead just after the interval.

    Al Ahly reduced the deficit on the stroke of 60 minute byt the reigning European Champions then responded  by adding two more goals to complete the demolition.

    Madrid broke the deadlock with Vinicius Junior’s dinked finish in the 42nd minute, before Federico Valverde gave the Champions League winners a 2-0 lead just after the interval.

    Al Ahly’s solitary goal was through Ali Maaloul’s penalty before Luka Modric saw a spot-kick of his own saved.

    But Rodrygo and Sergio Arribas got on the scoresheet in stoppage time to leave Madrid eyeing a record fifth world title.

    Mohamed Sherif and Mohamed Abdelmonem both went close for Al Ahly, before Vinicius tested Mohamed El-Shenawy from a tight angle.

    Rodrygo then hit the left-hand post from a similar situation soon after, but Madrid did net the opener, just prior to half-time.

    Al Ahly are winners of the Bronze medal matches, in 2006, 2019 and 2021; and the Red Devils will now hope to finish the 2023 tournament in Morocco on a high when taking on Flamingo of Brazil in the losers final.

    Meanwhile, Odion Ighalao’s Saudi Arabia clubside Al-Hilal defeated COMEBOL Champions, Flamengo of Argentina  3-2 in the other semi-final clash.

    This year’s final will be played between European champions and Asian Champions in Rabat on Saturday.

    Nigeria’s Odion Ighalo couldn’t get on the scorer’s sheet but played for about 60 minute before being subbed out.

    Chelsea won the last edition of the FIFA club World Cup.

  • Super Eagles striker in talks over Newcastle move

    Super Eagles striker in talks over Newcastle move

    Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo is a January target for Newcastle.

    Sky Sports says the striker, 32, currently plays for Saudi Arabian side Al Shabab and is the top scorer in the league this season with nine goals.

    He moved to the Middle East after his loan spell at Manchester United, from Chinese side Shanghai Shenhua, came to an end earlier this year.

    He scored five goals in 23 games for the Red Devils.

    And he would be open to a move to St. James’ Park.

    Al Shabab have reportedly spoken to Ighalo about a potential move with Eddie Howe’s 19th-placed side in desperate need of new signings.

  • Odion Ighalo set for Super Eagles return

    Odion Ighalo set for Super Eagles return

    President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick, has revealed Al Shabab striker, Odion Ighalo is likely to return to the Nigerian national team.

    TheNewsGuru reports that Ighalo announced his retirement in 2019, after he emerged top scorer at the Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt.

    According to Amaju Pinnick who spoke with the striker about a possible return said, “I had a long conversation with Odion Ighalo, personally I believe we need experience in our attack to combine with our energetic youthful Osimhen, Onuachu, Kelechi et al.

    “Odion’s body language is very positive. We are also in touch with his agents and club.

    “The vibe going into these last two games and indeed Afcon is very good,” Pinnick wrote on Instagram.

  • Bringing back Ighalo to Super Eagles could make others ‘depressed’ – Fashanu

    Bringing back Ighalo to Super Eagles could make others ‘depressed’ – Fashanu

    Former England international John Fashanu has warned Gernot Rohr not to bring back Odion Ighalo to the Super Eagles team, stating it could make the young strikers in the side ‘depressed’.

    Since Ighalo’s retirement, Nigeria have relied on Napoli’s Victor Osimhen, Leicester City’s Kelechi Iheanacho and Genk’s Paul Onuachu, who have been in fine form for the West African side.

    If you keep playing the older players it is at the detriment of the younger players. It is high time we start seeing 17, 18-year-old geniuses in the national team

    “Experience in football counts but we don’t want to do anything to upset the young boys or make them a little bit depressed,” Fashanu told the Punch.

    “The only thing Ighalo has to offer to the national team is his experience, it is not his ability because there are players who are far better than him and we know that.

    “If Rohr wants to bring him in because he stabilizes the squad, it is fine. I remember when I was in my 30s and the manager kept bringing me back, it wasn’t because I was a great player but I gave the team confidence. And that might also be the reason why Rohr wants to bring him back but other than that his time is gone.

    “Ighalo is in his 30s and in Nigeria we have fantastic prospects that are fighting to get that spot but not all of them can make the squad.

    “If you keep playing the older players it is at the detriment of the younger players. It is high time we start seeing 17, 18-year-old geniuses in the national team.

    “Where there is no talent the coach may consider bringing him back but there are so many talents and it would be very wrong to bring him back at this stage.”

  • Man Utd striker Ighalo wanted in Italy

    Man Utd striker Ighalo wanted in Italy

    Manchester United striker Odion Ighalo is being linked with a return to Italy this month.

    Ighalo’s loan from Shanghai Shenhua is coming to an end and he is expected to return to China.

    The Nigeria international’s deal with Shanghai Shenhua runs to the end of December 2021.

    However, TMW says former Udinese striker Ighalo has offers from Italy this month.

    There are also lucrative proposals from Qatar and Saudi Arabia currently in front of the centre-forward.