Excitement As Top Super Eagles Striker Bags Late Assist for Saudi Arabian Club

Odion Ighalo continued his impressive form for his Saudi Arabian club, as the striker provided an 89th assist to seal a 1-0 victory for Al-Hilal

Ighalo, who has scored for goals since joining Al-Hilal in January from Al-Shabab, has now recorded his second assist for his new team

The former Manchester United striker has been included in Nigeria's 32-man roster to tackle Ghana in the 2022 FIFA World Cup play-offs in March

Odion Ighalo showed once again he can be relied upon after the striker bagged an 89th minute to help Al-Hilal to a 1-0 victory against Al Raed.

The 32-year-old secured his second assist since joining Al-Hilal in January after setting up Mali striker, Moussa Marega to seal the crucial win in the Saudi Arabia Pro League.

According to Complete Sports, Al Hilal have now recorded their sixth consecutive win since losing 4-0 to Egypt’s Al Ahly in the FIFA Club World Cup in February.

Ighalo has recorded 4 goals in five appearances for Al-Hilal in the Saudi-Arabian Pro League since joining from Al-Shabab in January.

Al-Hilal remains second on the Pro League table with 46 points and is 11 points behind leaders Al Ittihad but has played two games less.

Ighalo's form good news for Super Eagles

Odion Ighalo was recently listed amongst Nigeria's 32-man roster for the World Cup play-offs against Ghana in March.

According to Goal, the 32-year-old striker recently replied to his critics who questioned his invite back to the Super Eagles after he was recalled by coach, Augustine Eguavoen.

Ighalo missed the opportunity to represent Nigeria at the AFCON after his former club, Al-Shabab refused to release the 32-year-old for the tournament.

Super Eagles striker sends strong warning to Ghana

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Odion Ighalo has sent some stern warning to Ghana ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup play-off tie in March after netting the winner for Al-Hilal as they defeated Al Ittihad 2-1 in the Saudi League.

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The 32-year old striker restored Al-Hilal's lead in the 68th minute after Haroune Camara of Al Ittihad had canceled out Salem Al-Dawsari's initial strike for the hosts.

Ighalo's goal has now taken his tally for Al-Hilal to four goals in the league in only his fourth appearance for the Saudi Arabian side.