Odion Ighalo: Super Eagles star makes history in Saudi Arabia with Al Wehda

Super Eagles of Nigeria star Odion Ighalo makes history in Saudi Arabia with Al Wehda.

Odion Ighalo: Super Eagles star makes history in Saudi Arabia with Al Wehda

Tosin Abayomi 07:30 - 11.05.2024

Super Eagles of Nigeria star Odion Ighalo makes history in Saudi Arabia with Al Wehda.

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Ighalo continues to make history in the Saudi Arabia Professional League.

Ighalo and Saudi Arabia

Ighalo was once again the hero in Al Wehdah's 1-2 away triumph over Al Khaleej in the Saudi Pro League.

Super Eagles of Nigeria star Odion Ighalo makes history in Saudi Arabia with Al Wehda.
Super Eagles of Nigeria star Odion Ighalo makes history in Saudi Arabia with Al Wehda.

Playing away from home, Al Wehdah took over the game from the blast of the whistle, and their efforts paid off in the 27th minute when Ighalo scored the opening goal.

The hosts came out smoking in the second half and took control of the game.

Super Eagles of Nigeria star Odion Ighalo makes history in Saudi Arabia with Al Wehda.
Super Eagles of Nigeria star Odion Ighalo makes history in Saudi Arabia with Al Wehda.

Sheriff's solid finish in the 66th minute earned them a well-deserved equalizer.

The Nigerian international secured the away win by scoring the second goal from the penalty spot toward the end of the game.

Ighalo was removed in the 95th minute, and the audience responded with a standing ovation for his amazing performance.

Super Eagles of Nigeria star Odion Ighalo makes history in Saudi Arabia with Al Wehda.
Super Eagles of Nigeria star Odion Ighalo makes history in Saudi Arabia with Al Wehda.

This season, Ighalo has scored 13 goals for Al Wehdah.

After the game, Ighalo received an accolade for his accomplishments.

Super Eagles of Nigeria star Odion Ighalo makes history in Saudi Arabia with Al Wehda.
Super Eagles of Nigeria star Odion Ighalo makes history in Saudi Arabia with Al Wehda.

He was presented with a shirt to celebrate 100 Saudi Professional League games.

Ighalo has played for Al Hilal, Al Shabab and now with Al Wehda in Saudi Arabia.

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