Solskjaer didn’t give Ighalo a chance – ex-Nigeria striker Ezeji
The 31-year-old impressed for the Red Devils in cup competitions but is yet to play more than 20 minutes in a single Premier League matchOle Gunnar Solskjaer needs to have more faith in on-loan striker Odion Ighalo, according to former Nigeria forward Victor Ezeji. Ighalo’s arrival from Shanghai Shenhua in January raised eyebrows but he responded with five goals in eight appearances in the Europa League and FA Cup. However, he didn’t play more than 20 minutes in a single Premier League match during 2019-20. With his extended loan deal expiring in the new year, Ezeji thinks Ighalo needs to
Ighalo silent over Man Utd speculation
The 2019 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) top score, Odion Ighalo remains calm despite transfer rumours over the weekend linking him to Manchester United in the English Premier league. After their 2-0 defeat to Burnley at Old Trafford last week, Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer indicated that the club – six points behind fourth-placed Chelsea after successive defeats – are in need of ‘quality’ signings, with Paul Pogba as well as Rashford currently side-lined. Ighalo and Algerian Islam Slimani who is currently with Leicester City but on loan at Monaco, were two of a number of players Manchester United
Ighalo confirms retirement from Super Eagles
Super Eagles Striker, Odion Ighalo on Friday confirmed his retirement from the national team, after leading the country to a third place finish at the just concluded Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt. Ighalo, who was the highest goal score of the competition, said on his twitter handle that he took the decision after extensive discussions with his family. He gave no reason for this decision in his handle. Ighalo, tweeting on Friday said “This is one of the most difficult decisions I have had to take. It has been an amazing five years journey, but after due consultation and