Odion Ighalo Justifies his Possible Return to Super Eagles as he Scores Another Beautiful Goal

• Odion Ighalo has made it ten goals in nine appearances for Saudi Arabian side Al-Shabab in their recent league win
• The former Nigerian international was on song in their 3-0 win over Al-Ta'ee to continue his impressive form this season
• The 32-year-old been included in the 40-man squad for Nigeria's 2022 World Cup qualifying campaign against Liberia and Cape Verde

Odion Ighalo has continued to prove doubters wrong following his goalscoring form for Saudi Arabian Outfit Al-Shabab, Instagram.

The 32-year-old was among the scorers in Al-Shaba's 3-0 win over Al-Ta'ee to move to second place in the Saudi Super League behind Al-lttihad.

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Brazilian forward grabbed the first goal in the fourth minute of the encounter to put the home side in front.

Ighalo added the second in the 23rd minute after instinctively heading home from a corner-kick to make it 2-0.

Hussain Al-Qahtani round off scoring shortly after the hour mark to keep Al-Shabab in pursuit of the league championship.

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Ighalo was recalled back into the national team by Gernot rohr as he was included into the 40-man provisional squad that will take Liberia and Cape Verde in the November World cup qualifier.

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Meanwhile, Legit.ng had earlier reported that coach Gernot Rohr has described former Manchester United striker Odion Ighalo as a special kind of player and that is why he wants him back in the Super Eagles squad.

The German-born tactician included the 32-year-old in his provisional squad for next month's 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Liberia and Cape Verde.

Ighalo has been out of the national team fold since he announced his retirement in 2019 - the same year he won AFCON golden boot award while helping the Eagles finish third in the tourney.

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Legit.ng also reported that Garba Lawal has stated that Odion Ighalo is still relevant to the Super Eagles, AOI Football.

The 32-year-old who currently plies his trade with Saudi Arabian out Al-Shabab has been in good scoring form for his side in the new season, scoring eight goals in nine matches.

The former Man United striker called it quits after Nigeria came third at the AFCON 2019 tournament and was named the top marksman of the competition with five goals.