Odion Ighalo’s Mother Spotted Praying As Super Eagles Star Returns to His Base in Saudi Arabia

Odion Ighalo’s Mother Spotted Praying As Super Eagles Star Returns to His Base in Saudi Arabia

Babajide Orevba
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:16 PM
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  • Odion Ighalo has returned to his base in Saudi Arabia, but the player's mother handled it with mixed feelings
  • Ighalo's beloved mother could be seen praying for her beloved son, asking that he excel in whatever he does
  • The Nigerian international, who currently plays for Al Hilal, remains one of Nigeria's richest footballers

Nigerian international Odion Ighalo and his mother seem inseparable, as both have been seen together on several occasions.

The Super Eagles striker will do anything to flaunt his mom, and she was seen praying for him as he departed for his base in Saudi Arabia.

In the latest footage he shared on his Instagram Story, the Al Hilal of Saudi Arabia striker was held by his mother, who looked emotional as he set to depart.

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Odion Ighalo and his mother have continued to share an amazing bond. Photo: @ighalojude
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She could be seen praying for the player, who has been successful in his footballing career.

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The 33-year-old has made 37 appearances for the Super Eagles, scoring 16 goals since earning his first international call-up in 2015.

Ighalo has featured for some top clubs, including Watford and Manchester United of England, as well as Chinese Super League sides Changchun Yatai and Shanghai Shenhua.

He moved to Saudi Arabia in January 2021 and following his staggering goal-scoring form for the club, rival club Al Hilal snapped him up.

Ighalo flaunts Mercedes Benz AMG

Meanwhile, Ighalo flaunted his Mercedes Benz AMG 63, getting his social media followers buzzing about the dazzling 2022 model.

The Al-Hilal of Saudi Arabia striker was pictured beside the silver-plated ride as he concentrated on his mobile phone.

This means the striker, who earned £300,000 per week during his loan deal with English Premier League club Manchester United, has done enough to afford such a luxurious car.

Ighalo celebrates son's birthday

Sports Brief also reported that Ighalo posted an adorable video where he took his children on an expensive boat cruise, to celebrate his 11th birthday of his first-born son Samuel.

Samuel and the Super Eagles star appeared in a great mood, cruising with family and friends as Kizz Daniel's hit Cough plays.

The player's children were spotted holding the hands of their father, while the celebrant danced on the boat.

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Babajide Orevba is a CAF accredited Nigerian journalist and HOD of the Local Desk with over 10 years of experience in media landscape.He studied NCE Political Science/Social Studies, AOCOED.
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