Nigerian Ighalo Scores in 4th Consecutive Game As Al Hilal Draw Away

Nigerian Ighalo Scores in 4th Consecutive Game As Al Hilal Draw Away

Babajide Orevba
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:21 PM
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  • Odion Ighalo would not stop scoring as the Nigerian international helped Al Hilal to an away draw
  • The Super Eagles star opened the scoring as his club played a 2-2 draw with Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League
  • He has now netted nine goals in all competitions this season as they continue their quest for a title

Nigerian international Odion Ighalo was on target again as Al Hilal held Al Nassr to a 2-2 draw in the Saudi Professional Football League on Monday night.

The Super Eagles striker has now scored in his fourth consecutive game, taking his tally in the league to six this season.

Last season, the former Manchester United striker netted 12 goals in 13 appearances for the club.

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Odion Ighalo scores as Al Hilal grab crucial draw away at Al Nassr. Photo: Matthew Ashton
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In their game against Al Nassr, the 33-year-old opened the scoring as early as the 10th minute, but the home side restored parity courtesy of a Talisca strike in the 56th minute.

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Al Hilal took the lead again after Salem Al Dawsari made it 2-1 in the 65th minute, but with two minutes left to play Abdulrahman Ghareeb scored to rescue a point for Al Nassr.

The draw means Al Hilal are in fourth place on 21 points, just two points adrift of leaders Al Nassr in the 16-team league table, Complete Sports reports.

Ighalo on fire

Ighalo was on the score sheet, as Al Hilal thrashed Al Ettifaq 4-0 in a Saudi Arabia Kings Cup last 16 encounter on Wednesday.

The Super Eagles forward broke the deadlock for his side in the 12th minute, after he was set up by Mohammed Alburayk.

He has now scored nine goals and recorded one assist in 15 appearances across all competitions for Al Hilal this season.

Chukwueze flaunts Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 63s

Sports Brief earlier reported that Nigerian international Samuel Chukwueze has splashed the cash to acquire one of the latest Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 63s.

The Villarreal of Spain winger is one man who will stop at nothing when it comes to luxuries and a lavish lifestyle.

He shared a photo of himself on Instagram, posing beside the ride which is worth around $180,000 (about N132million) to stun his followers.

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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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