Kings Cup: Ighalo Leads Al Wehda Into Round Of 16

Kings Cup: Ighalo Leads Al Wehda Into Round Of 16

Sampson Adedeji

The profile of former Nigeria's Super Eagles striker Odion Jude Ighalo continues to soar in Saudi Arabia football with another superlative performance in the King's Cup, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

Al Wehdah defeated Abha 3-0 last weekend with Ighalo scoring the 3rd goal to help ensure full points.

They faced Al Orubah in the round of 32 of the King's Cup on Wednesday and after a scoreless first half, it was Ighalo who broke the deadlock in the 76th minute.

Nawaf bin Saleh Al Azizi sealed the game for Al Wehdah in the 90th minute as the game ended 2-0 and they progressed into the round of 16.

Ighalo has now scored 5 goals in the last 4 matches.

Al Wehda will face Al Taawon in round 16 on October 30.