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Odion Ighalo: Nigerian forward scores as Al-Wehda beat Al-Orobah in Saudi Pro League

Nigerian forward Odion Ighalo scored the opener for Al-Wehda in a 2-1 win over Al-Orobah in their Saudi Pro League encounter on Wednesday. The 35-year-old prolific forward got the home side in front in the first minute of action inside the King Abdul Aziz Stadium in Mecca, tapping home from close range after he was teed up by Moroccan forward Mohamed Al Makahasi. The visitors levelled...

Napoli star Osimhen hosts Super Eagles stars & Nigerian celebrities in beach house

Napoli star Osimhen hosts Super Eagles stars & Nigerian celebrities in beach house

Reigning African Footballer of the Year, Victor Osimhen turned up his vacation mood on Saturday by hosting his international teammates and Nigerian celebrities in a private beach house. The lively party that took place in Lagos had 2019 Africa Cup of Nations top scorer, Odio Ighalo in attendance, alongside Henry Onyekuru, Paul Onuachu, John Ogu and Anthony Nwakaeme. Nigerian celebrities who made the event include celebrity...

Ighalo: How does Nigerian forward compare to Ronaldo in the Saudi Pro League?

Ighalo: How does Nigerian forward compare to Ronaldo in the Saudi Pro League?

The Saudi Pro League has gotten immense attention since Cristiano Ronaldo joined Al Nassr after his second stint at Manchester United came to an inglorious end before the 2022 FIFA World Cup. What has followed has been other global stars such as Neymar, Sadio Mane, Riyad Mahrez, Karim Benzema, N'Golo Kante, Aleksandar Mitrovic, Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, Roberto Firmino, Georginio Wijnaldum, Kalidou Koulibaly and a host of others...

Saudi Pro League: Ighalo bangs hat-trick in Al Wehda victory

Saudi Pro League: Ighalo bangs hat-trick in Al Wehda victory

Odion Ighalo scored a hat-trick as Al Wehda recorded a 4-2 win over 10-man Damac FC in the Saudi Pro League on Thursday evening. The Knights of Mecca suffered back-to-back defeats against reigning champions Al-Ittihad and against Al-Tawoon and clearly needed a response on home soil against the Knights of the South. Ighalo provided that response when he opened the scoring in the 17th minute. Damac...