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  • (Video)Lekki Shooting: Nigerian leaders are killers, save us, Odion Ighalo begs UN, UK, world leaders

    (Video)Lekki Shooting: Nigerian leaders are killers, save us, Odion Ighalo begs UN, UK, world leaders

    Manchester United striker, Odion Ighalo has condemened the sporadic shootings from policemen and soldiers deployed on Tuesday by government to enforce a 24 hour curfew at Lekki Toll Gate.

    In a video uploaded on his official Twitter handle, Ighalo begged world leaders to come to the aid of Nigerians while describing Nigerian government as ‘killers’

    His words, “I am sad and heart broken.I am not the kind og guy that talks about politics, but I can’t keep quiet any longer…today is 20th of October, 2020 and you people will be remembered in Nigeria’s history as the first government that sent military to the city to start killing their own citizen,
    I am ashamed of this government; we are tired of you guys and we can’t take this anymore; I am calling on world leaders, UN, UK government to help poor Nigerians back home.. this government are killers, they will keep killing, if the world doesn’t talk about it, God bless you all, one Nigeria! We move!”

  • Transfer: PSG make contact for Odion Ighalo

    Transfer: PSG make contact for Odion Ighalo

    French champions PSG are interested in signing Manchester United’s Odion Ighalo as an option to replace Edinson Cavani, according to Foot Mercato.

    The Parisians are said to have met with the Nigerian forward’s representatives with the hope of bringing him to the French capital to provide competition for new-signing Mauro Icardi.

    Ighalo temporarily joined Manchester United from Shanghai Shenhua on a short-term deal in January but the loan has been extended until January 2021. He has scored five goals so far for the Red Devils across all competitions.

  • Why Ighalo is not starting at Man Utd – Amokachi

    Why Ighalo is not starting at Man Utd – Amokachi

    Former Super Eagles player Daniel Amokachi has stated Odion Ighalo cannot replace Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial in Manchester United’s starting line-up because he is ‘only a backup’ striker.

    The 31-year-old made a surprise loan switch to the Red Devils in January on transfer deadline day from Chinese Super League club Shanghai Shenhua.

    His arrival at Old Trafford comes on the back of Rashford’s back injury in January as the England international was expected to be ruled out for three months.

    “Manchester United brought in Odion Ighalo from Shanghai Shenhua as a back up to then injured Rashford. Now, Rashford is back from injury and so Ighalo has to take a back seat again,” Amokachi told Brila FM.

    “Our brother Odion was not loaned from Shanghai Shenhua as a starter at Man United but he has scored in the matches he started so Ole Gunnar Solskjaer may even decide that he has done well and deserves to have an extended time there, you never know.

    “We cannot expect him to have more playing time than the likes of Rashford and Anthony Martial because he is only a back up there.”

  • EPL: Martial learning from Ighalo at Man Utd – Solskjaer

    Manchester United coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says Anthony Martial is learning from Odion Ighalo as he continues his development as a central striker.

    The Frenchman has often been played out wide in the early years of his career, but has now become United’s No.9.

    The 31-year-old Ighalo has played as a striker in Nigeria, Norway, Italy, Spain, England and China, and Solskjaer says he has been putting his experience to good use.

    “Odion is a seasoned No.9,” Solskjaer told Sky Sports.

    “He’s played that position his whole career whereas Anthony has played more out on the wing.

    “Odion is helping on the training pitch, in terms of his movement, hold-up play and just being himself. Anthony’s learning off an experienced centre-forward.”

  • I thank Shanghai and Solskjaer – Ighalo

    I thank Shanghai and Solskjaer – Ighalo

    Manchester United striker Odion Ighalo has admitted relief over his loan deal.

    United and parent club Shanghai Shenhua have reached an agreement which will see the Nigerian remain at Old Trafford for the year.

    “I was very afraid that this would not happen,” Igalo told Sky Sports.

    “Shanghai Shenhua wanted me to go back. They believe in me and know what I am capable of. I want to say thank you to the leadership of Shanghai for meeting me. Also, thanks to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer for his perseverance. I will soon be 31 years old, playing for Manchester United is simply unbelievable for me.

    “Soon I will finish with football, because of this I am doubly glad that I got to the ‘Red Devils’. I want to enjoy every second I spend here.”

  • Ighalo admits he might return to Super Eagles

    Ighalo admits he might return to Super Eagles

    Manchester United striker, Odion Ighalo, has admitted he is considering a return to the Nigerian national team.

    Ighalo retired from international after the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, where he finished as top scorer.

    One of the reasons he gave for his decision, was the stress of travelling between China and Nigeria.

    Ighalo, however, moved to England in January, joining United on loan from Chinese Super League side Shanghai Shenhua.

    This week, the 30-year-old extended that deal until January 2021.

    The turn of events has made Ighalo to reconsider his availability for the Super Eagles.

    “I am still in contact with Gernot Rohr and Amaju Pinnick, and they congratulated me on my loan deal,” Ighalo told Brila FM.

    “I am still thinking about returning to the national team, but right now I want to concentrate on my club career.

    “I left the national team because of the distance between Nigeria and China, but now that I am in Manchester and just like life and in my career, you never can tell.”

  • Man Utd players delighted Ighalo staying – Shaw

    Man Utd players delighted Ighalo staying – Shaw

    Manchester United fullback Luke Shaw says the players are delighted Odion Ighalo is staying.

    Ighalo has just had his loan from Shanghai Shenhua extended to the end of the year.

    “All the players are really happy for him,” Shaw said. “Obviously his situation was up in the air and we try not to talk about that kind of thing at training but we’re just so happy for him.

    “Before he arrived, a few people outside the club weren’t too sure what he was going to bring to the club, but he’s shown everyone because he’s brought goals and a different style to our other strikers.

    “He’s earned and deserved the chance to stay here longer. He brings happiness and a smile to the place.

    “He’s great in training but he’s also been really important at times during games and scored some great goals.

    “Now that everything’s sorted, hopefully he can relax now and settle back into doing what he was doing before football stopped.”

  • Ighalo aiming to lift Man Utd after loan extension

    Ighalo aiming to lift Man Utd after loan extension

    Nigerian striker Odion Ighalo hopes to lift Manchester United “higher and higher” after extending his loan deal at the Premier League club from Shanghai Shenhua until the end of January 2021.

    Ighalo, whose initial loan spell from the Chinese Super League side was set to end on May 31, scored four goals in eight games for United before football was suspended due to COVID-19.

    “I am buzzing and ready to go … the last few days have been difficult as there have been different talks about it (future).

    “… Now I have extended my loan, it makes it more even clear and I am committed.

    “I am here until January ending. I just want to work hard and enjoy it, support the team and do whatever I can to make us go higher and higher,”he said.

    United have nine games left to play in the league and are fifth on 45 points, three points behind Chelsea, with the campaign set to resume on June 17.

    They have all but sealed progress to the Europa League quarter-finals after a 5-0 win over LASK Linz in the first leg of their last-16 fixture.

    “I can’t wait for the league to start again.

    “We did mention today there could be 15-16 games left before the season is finished… we’re working hard and I believe we’re going to do great.

    “Everybody’s looking good. Running, working hard and playing football. Little two-a-sides and doing some ball work. Everyone is getting better and better,”Ighalo added.

  • Man Utd extend Ighalo loan until 2021

    Man Utd extend Ighalo loan until 2021

    Manchester United have extended striker Odion Ighalo’s loan from Shanghai Shenhua until the end of January 2021, the Premier League club said on Monday.

    The 30-year-old made an impressive start to life at United, scoring four times in eight games after signing an initial loan deal until May 31 from the Chinese Super League club.

    Ighalo’s current deal with Shanghai runs out in December 2022 and he is expected to sign a new contract until the end of 2024, Sky reported.

    The Nigerian, who has scored two goals apiece for Man United in the Europa League and FA Cup, will hope to open his account in the Premier League when the season, suspended since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, resumes on June 17.

  • Man Utd fail to reach Ighalo agreement with Shanghai Shenhua

    Man Utd fail to reach Ighalo agreement with Shanghai Shenhua

    Manchester United have failed to find an agreement with Shanghai Shenhua over a deal for Odion Ighalo.

    The loan deal with his parent club Shanghai Shenhua officially expired on Sunday night.

    The Sun says a deal to extend his stay at Old Trafford has not yet been agreed.

    United had doubts over the cost to keep the 30-year-old striker beyond the current terms.

    Ighalo swapped the Chinese Super League for the Premier League in a shock deadline day loan deal back in January.

    The Nigerian made a personal plea to Shanghai Shenhua to let him finish the season at Old Trafford, before returning to China.