34-year-old Nigerian striker Odion Ighalo has officially joined Al-Wehda FC, a Saudi Pro League team, as a free agent.
This marks his third club in the Saudi Arabia Pro League, having previously played for Al Hilal and Al Shabab.
In this new venture, Ighalo will be competing against prominent players such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Sadio Mane, and Karim Benzema, along with a range of other esteemed European talents.
The announcement of Ighalo’s move was made by Al-Wehda, the Mecca-based club, through their official social media platforms.
The contract has been confirmed for a one-year period, with the possibility of an extension.
Ighalo’s time in Saudi Arabia has been marked by significant accomplishments, including clinching both the Saudi League championship and the King’s Cup with Al-Hilal and Al-Shabab.
Now, the Nigerian forward is ready to embark on a fresh chapter with Al Wehda.
Although there were initial indications that Ighalo might consider returning to NPFL for a span of six months to a year.
However, with recent developments, its now obvious his final decision is to continue his journey in the Saudi League as a proud member of the Knights of Mecca.
Al Wehda’s upcoming league match on Friday will feature a reunion between Ighalo and his former Saudi League team, Al Shabab.
There is much anticipation surrounding Ighalo’s potential inclusion in his new team’s lineup for this exciting encounter.
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