Embattled Alex Iwobi speaks for the first time after Nigeria crashed out of AFCON 2021
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Super Eagles forward Odion Ighalo has begun life at new club Al-Hilal in impressive style as he was on the scoresheet in his first game for his new employers.
According to a report via Brila, Ighalo scored in the second half to give Leonard Jardim’s side a 3-2 win and announced himself to the fans.
Al-Hilal are currently preparing for the FIFA Club World Cup as the Saudi Arabian will begin their campaign on February 6.
Embattled Alex Iwobi speaks for the first time after Nigeria crashed out of AFCON 2021
FootballThe former Manchester United striker agreed to join Al-Hilal signing a contract until 2023 after former club Al-Shabab had blocked the striker from representing Nigeria at the ongoing 2021 AFCON reports Daily Post.
Ighalo had scored 21 goals for Al-Shabab, before joining Al-Hilal who are currently fourth in the Saudi League.
Meanwhile Super Falcons captain, Asisat Oshoala has reacted to Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo’s move to Al-Hilal.
Reacting on Instagram, Oshoala responded to Ighalo’s post suggesting she will follow in his footsteps as she plans to always go wherever the former Watford man enters.
“This man …..Anywhere you go, we go follow u enter.”
Earlier, Sports Brief reported Moses Simon could be on his way to the Premier League as Leeds United are interested in the signing of the Super Eagles winger because of his performances at the AFCON 2021.
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FootballNigerians though were disappointed with how Super Eagles of Nigeria crashed out at the 2021 African Cup of Nations losing against Tunisia in the round of 16 encounter.
But one man who stood out in all the Super Eagles games was Moses Simon as the man who plays for Nantes scored a goal and made one assist.