Odion Ighalo: Super Eagles star scores for Al-Wehda on debut [Video]
Super Eagles of Nigeria striker Odion Ighalo is back on the social media trends.
The 34-year-old is back with Al-Wehda in the Saudi Arabia Professional Football League.
Odion Ighalio scores on Al-Wehda debut
After his departure from Al-Hilal, Ighalo made his debut for Al-Wedha on Thursday, August 24, 2023.
He started the game from the bench as Faycal Fajr gave Al-Wedha the lead from the penalty spot which they took to the halftime break.
Saeed Al Mowalad made it two to Al-Wehda in the 62nd minute as they were cruising to a comfortable victory.
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In the 86th minute, Ighalo was introduced for Hussain Ahmed Al Eisa.
In just six minutes, Ighalo found the net as he received the ball from Fajr and dribbled a defender to convert.
After his goal, Ighalo did his trademark celebration of kneeling down and pointing to the sky.
It was a historic debut for Ighalo who continues to extend his goal record in the Saudi League after previously featuring for Al-Shabab and Al-Hilal.
Ighalo and Al-Wehda are fifth on the log and return to action against a Karim Benzema-led Al-Ittihad on Monday, August 28, 2023.