Thank God! Former Eagles star Ighalo celebrates first goal in 2 months — Ends 10-game drought

Former Nigeria Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo has ended his goal drought, scoring his first goal in nearly two months.

Pulse Sports Nigeria reports that Ighalo helped Al Wehda secure a vital 3-1 victory over Al Raed in the Saudi Pro League.

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The match, played on Friday night, marked a significant turnaround for both Ighalo and his team, as it was Al Wehda's first win in ten matches.

Ighalo, 35, netted his fifth league goal of the season, breaking a ten-game goal drought that dated back to January.

His strike was crucial in restoring Al Wehda's lead after Saad Bguir had equalised Karim El Berkaoui's opener for Al Raed.

The win was a much-needed boost for Al Wehda, who are struggling to avoid relegation.

Following the match, Ighalo expressed his gratitude on social media, stating;

"The glory belongs to God and GOD alone! Thankful, Humbled by HIS mercy."

This sentiment reflects his humility and appreciation for the opportunity to contribute to his team's success.

Ighalo's goal not only ended his personal drought but also saw him break into the top 30 in Saudi Pro League goal-scoring charts.

The victory is a significant morale booster for Al Wehda, who are currently at the bottom of the league table with 17 points from 24 matches.

Meanwhile, Ighalo has shared the extraordinary story of how he took a pay cut to join his dream club, Manchester United in a candid interview on Rasheedat Ajibade's Rash4Christ Podcast.

The Nigerian striker, who became the first Nigerian to play for United, revealed that he was willing to sacrifice financially to wear the iconic red jersey.

In this Pulse Sports report, the striker noted that he was willing to play for free and prayed for other options to fail.

Despite the challenges and pay cut, Ighalo's determination and faith ultimately led him to achieve his lifelong ambition.