Odion Ighalo, remains a standout player in the Saudi Pro League, secured his 5th goal of the season for Al Wehda in a remarkable win against Abha at the King Abdul Aziz Stadium on Friday.
Odion Ighalo’s goal powered Al Wehda to a convincing victory over Abha in the Saudi Pro League.
This former Manchester United striker has proven to be a crucial addition to Al Wehda’s attacking lineup since his summer arrival.
In a commanding 4-0 victory over Abha, Ighalo sealed the win with a late goal, securing three crucial points for his team.
How the game unfolded:
Craig Goodwin opened the scoring for the home team just eight minutes into the match. Abdullah Al Hafith then extended their lead before halftime.
Faycal Fajr added to the tally in the second half with his 65th-minute strike, making it 3-0 for Al Wehda. Later, the legendary Nigerian striker found the net 23 minutes afterward, sealing the victory for his side.
Notably, the former Watford striker was the most accurate passer in the game when playing for 45 minutes or more. He also took seven shots, hitting the woodwork once.
In a nostalgic moment, Ighalo rekindled memories of Rashidi Yekini’s famous celebration at the 1994 FIFA World Cup in the USA by holding the net after scoring the fourth goal.
Odion Ighalo’s celebration brought back fond memories for Nigerian football fans as he replicated Rashidi Yekini’s iconic celebration.
????⚪️ GOOOOOOLL DO WEHDA! FINALMENTE SAIU O DELE!
Ighalo tanto buscou seu gol que achou! O artilheiro do Wehda fecha o caixão!
Wehda 4×0 Abhapic.twitter.com/KjrpyRrUPU
— Central do Arabão (@centraldoarabao) September 22, 2023
Al Wehda largely dominated the game against Abha and rightfully earned all three points.
The Knights of Mecca secured the services of the Nigerian forward during the summer, and since then, he has consistently delivered strong performances for the Saudi team.
Ighalo’s celebration rekindled memories of Rashidi Yekini’s 1994 FIFA World Cup celebration.
Ighalo has now scored 5 goals in 5 games in the Saudi Pro League, proving that he continues to be a scoring force despite not playing for one of the top clubs.
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