Odion Ighalo: Al Hilal Beat Flamengo To Reach Final of FIFA Club World Cup

• Odion Ighalo and his teammates at Al Hilal have qualified for the final of the FIFA Club World Cup
• Victor Moses was the last Nigerian to play in the FIFA Club World Cup final when he featured for Chelsea in 2012
• Saudi Arabian side Al Hilal will now wait for the winner between European champions Real Madrid and Al Ahly

Nigerian striker Odion Ighalo on Tuesday night, 7 February, made history as he helped his Saudi Arabian club, Al Hilal to beat Flamengo in the semi-final of the FIFA Club World Cup.

Even though the former Manchester United player was unable to score in the match, it must be noted that Ighalo caused trouble for the defence of the opponents.

Going into this encounter, Flemengo were the favourites to win due to their name and previous participation in the tournament, but they were shocked by the Saudi Arabian side.

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Ighalo could have gotten the opener for his side in the 2nd minute when he was set up by Vietto, but the Nigerian missed the chance.

When did Al Hilal score?

Salem Aldawsari netted the first goal for Al Hilal via a penalty in the 4th minute before Pedro restored parity for Flamengo in the 20th minute.

Aldawsari scored his second goal also via a penalty in the 45th minute and it was Vietto who scored the third goal in the 70th minute.

Pedro scored Flamengo's second goal in the 90th minute, but they were unable to pull a comeback in the duel according to the report on Brila FM.

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The striker is gradually progressing towards the latter stages of his professional football career, having played for clubs like Watford, Udinese and Manchester United.

In fact, he holds a record as the first Nigerian to play for the Red Devils, despite only spending one season at Old Trafford.

The 33-year-old is currently playing for Al-Hilal in the Saudi Arabian League, having joined them from Al Shabab in 2022.