Ighalo Scores 17th League Goal In Al-Hilal Win

March 3, 2022

 

Super Eagles striker, Odion Jude Ighalo scored his 17th league goal  in the Saudi Arabian league as Al-Hilal defeated Al Nassr FC 0-4 in the Saudi Arabia Pro League at the Mrsool Park on Thursday evening.

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Brazilian midfielder, Matheus Pereira opened the floodgates of goals in the 16th minute of the game, Saudi Arabian winger, Salem Al-Dawsari doubled the lead with a powerful brace, and one of them from Ighalo’s assist in the 34th minute.

Midway in the second half, the 32-year-old Nigerian striker completed the rout for the Saudi champions in the 75th minute, to end the game 0-4 at full time.

 

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Izuchukwu Okosi is a Nigerian sports and entertainment journalist with two decades of experience in the media industry having begun his media journey in 2002 as an intern at Mundial Sports International (MSI) and Africa Independent Television (AIT), owners of Daar Communications Plc.

Izuchukwu Okosi

Izuchukwu Okosi is a Nigerian sports and entertainment journalist with two decades of experience in the media industry having begun his media journey in 2002 as an intern at Mundial Sports International (MSI) and Africa Independent Television (AIT), owners of Daar Communications Plc.

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