Odion ighalo news
Odion Ighalo is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Al-Hilal in the Saudi Pro League and the Nigeria national team. Here are some recent news updates about him:
- Al-Hilal extends Ighalo's contract: In February 2023, Al-Hilal announced that they had extended Ighalo's contract until 2025. The club praised Ighalo's contributions to the team, saying he had been a "key player" since joining in 2020.
- Ighalo scores in Saudi Pro League: In January 2023, Ighalo scored a goal in Al-Hilal's 3-1 win over Al-Shabab in the Saudi Pro League. The goal was his 10th of the season, making him the league's top scorer.
- Nigeria's AFCON hopes: In December 2022, Ighalo was included in Nigeria's squad for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. Nigeria will face Sierra Leone in the qualifiers, with Ighalo hoping to help his country qualify for the tournament.
- Ighalo's charity work: In November 2022, Ighalo launched a charity foundation to support underprivileged children in Nigeria. The foundation aims to provide education, healthcare, and other essential services to children in need.
- Ighalo's retirement rumors: In October 2022, there were rumors that Ighalo was considering retiring from professional football. However, the player himself denied the rumors, saying he was still committed to his career and wanted to continue playing at the highest level.
These are just a few recent news updates about Odion Ighalo. If you're looking for more information or updates, feel free to ask!