Super Eagles legend Odion Igahlo scores a hat-trick for Al Wehda in a 4-2 win against Damac.
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Al Wehda 4-2 Damac: Odion Ighalo scores hat-trick
Ighalo returned to action for Al-Wehda as they recorded a 4-2 victory against Damac on Thursday, September 14, 2023.
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The Nigerian legend would have a historic outing and find the net after his exploits in his debut game for Al-Wehda.
Named in the starting lineup, Ighalo put Al-Wehda ahead as early as the 17th minute.
Assan Ceesay equalized for Damac from a ball by Hawsawi in the 36th minute.
However, after a red card for Damac defender Noor Al-Rashidi, Ighalo stepped up to convert a penalty in the 43rd minute as Al-Wehda took the lead to the halftime break.
Ighalo would complete his hat-tick in the 52nd minute to give Al-Wehda a two-goal cushion.
Craig Goodwin added a fourth for Al Wehda but Damac pulled one back through Sultan Faqihi.
Ighalo, in additional time, was substituted for Ali Abdulqader Makki as Al-Wehda held on for a massive three points.
Ighalo, who was recently criticized by Troy Deeney, returns to action with Al-Wehda when they take on Abha in their next league fixture scheduled for Friday, September 22, 2023.
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