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Odion Ighalo

Odion Jude Ighalo (born 16 June 1989) is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Saudi club Al Hilal and the Nigeria national team.

After starting his career at Nigerian clubs Prime and Julius Berger, Ighalo moved to Norwegian club Lyn in 2007. A year later, he was signed by Italian club Udinese, spending most of his tenure on two separate loan spells with Spanish club Granada. In 2014, he signed for Championship club Watford and was integral in the club's promotion to the Premier League in the 2014–15 season. In January 2017, Ighalo joined Chinese Super League club Changchun Yatai for a reported £20 million, before moving onto Shanghai Shenhua. In January 2020, Ighalo returned to the Premier League, joining Manchester United on loan, initially until the end of the 2019–20 season; the loan was then extended until January 2021.

Ighalo made his debut for the Nigeria national team in March 2015 against Uganda. He represented the nation at the 2018 World Cup and was the highest goalscorer in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification campaign. He eventually led Nigeria to a third place finish at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, where he finished in the competition's Team of the Tournament and was crowned top scorer.

Club Career

Early career

Born in Lagos and raised in Edo, Ighalo played in his country with Prime and Julius Berger, where he was discovered by FIFA agent Marcelo Houseman who recommended him to Atta Aneke, being subsequently taken on trial by Norway's Lyn.

He made his Tippeligaen debut on 16 September 2007 at the age of just 18, scoring in a 2–0 home win against Viking. He scored six goals in 13 matches in his second year to help his team to the seventh position, and subsequently arose interest from other clubs in the country, with Brann reporting Lyn to the Norwegian Football Federation for unfairness in the negotiation process.

This page also has a version in other languages :  Одион Игало (russian)

Odion Ighalo

Odion Ighalo News

21 May 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Al Okhdoodvs.Al Wahda
Aiming to avoid an immediate return to the second tier of Saudi football, Al Okhdood will welcome fellow strugglers Al Wahda to Prince Hathloul Bin Abdul Aziz Sport City Stadium on Thursday night in the Saudi Pro League.
14 May 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Al Khaleejvs.Al Ittihad
Two sides looking to halt a poor run of form in the Saudi Pro League will meet on Thursday afternoon, when Al Khaleej take on Al Ittihad at Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium.
2 May 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Al-Nassrvs.Al Wahda
Al-Nassr will be looking to extend their winning streak when they host Al Wahda on Saturday evening in gameweek 30 of the Saudi Pro League.
18 April 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Al Ettifaqvs.Al Wahda
Round 28 of the 2023-24 Saudi Pro League season comes to an end with a clash between Al Ettifaq and Al Wahda at the Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium on Saturday.
24 February 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: Al Ittihad vs. Al Wahda - prediction, team news, lineups
Round 21 of the 2023-24 Saudi Pro League season continues on Monday as Al Ittihad play host to Al Wahda at the King Abdullah Sports City on Monday evening.
5 February 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: Nigeria vs. South Africa - prediction, team news, lineups
Nigeria's impressive Africa Cup of Nations campaign has put them a step away from the final, but they must outdo South Africa in Wednesday's semi-final at Stade de la Paix.
19 December 2023
talksport.com
Kai Havertz form may make Man United repeat emergency January transfer plan
Manchester United's lack of goals from their attacking players could force them to spend in the January transfer window.
28 November 2023
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: Al Ittihad vs. Al Khaleej - prediction, team news, lineups
Gameweek 15 in the Saudi Pro League will see Al Ittihad look to pull closer to the top three sides in the league when they take on Al Khaleej at King Abdulaziz Sports City Stadium on Thursday evening.
10 November 2023
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: Al Wahda vs. Al-Nassr - prediction, team news, lineups
Al Wahda and Al-Nassr bring round 13 of the Saudi Professional League to an end when they go head to head at the King Abdul Aziz Stadium on Saturday.
27 October 2023
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: Al Wahda vs. Al Ettifaq - prediction, team news, lineups
The final match of gameweek 11 in the Saudi Pro League will see Al Wahda taking on Al Ettifaq at the King Abdulaziz Stadium in Mecca on Saturday evening.
20 September 2023
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: Al Wahda vs. Abha - prediction, team news, lineups
Al Wahda will be looking to pick up back to back victories when they welcome Abha to the King Abdul Aziz Stadium on Friday in round seven of the 2023 Saudi Pro League season.
20 September 2023
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: Damac vs. Al-Hilal - prediction, team news, lineups
Two sides who have had contrasting starts to the 2023-24 Saudi Professional League campaign lock horns on Thursday as Damac play host to Al-Hilal at the Prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz Stadium.
12 September 2023
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: Al Wahda vs. Damac - prediction, team news, lineups
Damac will aim to jump out of the bottom three in the Saudi Pro League table with a first win of the season on Thursday, when they travel to take on Al Wahda.
27 August 2023
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: Al-Ahli vs. Al Tai - prediction, team news, lineups
Al-Ahli will be aiming to continue their perfect start to the 2023 Saudi Pro League season when they welcome Al Tai to the Prince Abdullah al-Faisal Stadium on Tuesday.
27 August 2023
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: Al Wahda vs. Al Ittihad - prediction, team news, lineups
Table-topping Al Ittihad travel to Al Wahda in Monday's Saudi Pro League action at the King Abdul Aziz Stadium, seeking to remain unbeaten at the start of the new campaign.
22 August 2023
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: Al Tai vs. Al Wahda - prediction, team news, lineups
Two sides who struggled in during the final stretch of last season meet in the Saudi Pro League on Thursday, when Al Tai host Al Wahda.
17 August 2023
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: Al Wahda vs. Al Shabab - prediction, team news, lineups
Matchday two of the 2023 Saudi Pro League season sees Al Wahda entertain the challenge of Al Shabab at the King Abdul Aziz Stadium on Friday.
28 July 2023
talksport.com
Ex-Man United striker blasts Ronaldo for 'money driven' Saudi Arabia move
Cristiano Ronaldo's move to Saudi Arabia was motivated by money, according to former Manchester United striker Odion Ighalo.
26 June 2023
talksport.com
Ighalo shows life of luxury in Saudi Arabia on £173m jet that includes gold throne
Former Manchester United star Odion Ighalo has given fans a glimpse of his life of luxury in Saudi Arabia.
8 June 2023
talksport.com
Ronaldo snubbed from Saudi Pro League Team of the Season for ex-Man United striker
Cristiano Ronaldo has continued his renowned goal scoring form since he signed for Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr in January.
4 May 2023
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: Urawa Red Diamonds vs. Al-Hilal - prediction, team news, lineups
The final of the AFC Champions League is delicately poised ahead of the second leg of the contest on Saturday, with Al-Hilal and Urawa Red Diamonds playing out a 1-1 draw in Riyadh last weekend.
27 April 2023
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Preview: Al-Hilal vs. Urawa Red Diamonds - prediction, team news, lineups
The first leg of the AFC Champions League final will take place in Riyadh on Saturday, with Saudi Arabian outfit Al-Hilal looking to claim an advantage against Japanese side Urawa Red Diamonds.
19 April 2023
talksport.com
Ronaldo booked for wrestling move as another ex-Man United striker steals show
Cristiano Ronaldo was booked for a wrestling style challenge as Al Nassr lost again on Tuesday night.
8 March 2023
sportsmole.co.uk
Odion Ighalo urges Victor Osimhen to join Manchester United this summer
Former Manchester United forward Odion Ighalo has said that Victor Osimhen would be 'the perfect fit' for the 20-time English champions.
9 February 2023
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: Real Madrid vs. Al-Hilal - prediction, team news, lineups
Real Madrid will endeavour to lift a record-extending fifth Club World Cup when they do battle with Al-Hilal in the final at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Morocco on Saturday.
5 February 2023
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: Flamengo vs. Al-Hilal - prediction, team news, lineups
In a rematch from the 2019 Club World Cup semi-finals, Al-Hilal have a chance at revenge when they face Flamengo at the same stage of the 2022 tournament when the two sides square off on Tuesday at Ibn Batouta Stadium in Tangier.
2 February 2023
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: Wydad AC vs. Al-Hilal - prediction, team news, lineups
Making their first appearance at the Club World Cup since 2017, Wydad AC host Saudi Arabian champions Al-Hilal on Saturday at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat with a spot in the semi-finals on the line.
19 January 2023
mirror.co.uk
All-Star XI vs PSG live score and goal updates as Ronaldo and Messi face off
A Saudi Pro League All-Star XI featuring Cristiano Ronaldo will face Lionel Messi's Paris Saint-Germain in a friendly at the King Fahd Stadium on Thursday evening Cristiano Ronaldo will play for the first time since sealing his move to Al-Nassr
18 January 2023
mirror.co.uk
Man Utd's 7 loan players this century and how they fared ahead of Weghorst debut
Manchester United rarely utilise the loan market but Wout Weghorst is set to become the 12th player to represent the Red Devils on a temporary basis since the year 2000 by making his debut against Crystal Palace
17 January 2023
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: Riyadh All-Star XI vs. Paris Saint-Germain - prediction, team news, lineups
The latest instalment of the perennial Lionel Messi vs. Cristiano Ronaldo rivalry takes place on Thursday, as Paris Saint-Germain travel to the King Fahd Stadium to face a Riyadh All-Star XI in the Riyadh Season Cup.
9 January 2023
talksport.com
Man United 'scrambling around' for Weghorst as Ighalo transfer comparison made
Manchester United being linked with a loan move for Wout Weghorst has been likened to when they signed Odion Ighalo.
6 December 2022
sportsmole.co.uk
Al-HilalAl-Hilalvs.NewcastleNewcastle United
Newcastle United begin their preparations for a return to competitive action when they meet Saudi Arabian champions Al-Hilal in the Diriyah Season Cup at the Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium on Thursday.
23 November 2022
sportsmole.co.uk
Manchester United 'could sign Cristiano Ronaldo replacement in January'
Manchester United are reportedly considering moving for a big-money centre-forward during the January transfer window due to Cristiano Ronaldo's exit from the club.
28 August 2022
sportsmole.co.uk
Leicester City, Everton considering Matheus Pereira move?
Leicester City and Everton are reportedly giving consideration to making a move for Al-Hilal playmaker Matheus Pereira.