Ighalo Breaks Silence On Why He Retired From Super Eagles

Ighalo Breaks Silence On Why He Retired From Super Eagles

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Manchester United striker, Odion Ighalo, has opened up on the actual causes that ended his international career after the 2019 African Nations Cup.

Ighalo introduced he would now not be obtainable for the Super Eagles, after ending as high scorer on the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.

The 30-year-old mentioned he made the choice as a result of accidents have been taking a toll on his physique in addition to the gap from China to Nigeria.

Ighalo additionally felt there are thrilling younger players growing in the Super Eagles, that would step up in his absence.

"I was injured within the third place spot match with Tunisia; within the first half, I pulled my hamstring. I had been having issues on that hamstring even earlier than the event.

"I wanted to cease as a result of it’s too lengthy from China to Nigeria for nationwide staff duties. I’m not getting younger once more, and now we have a whole lot of younger thrilling gamers developing. Victor Osimhen doing so nicely, Iwobi and Chukwueze are also there.

"I considered it, that is the appropriate time for me to depart, Ighalo informed Ghanaian journalist, Nana Aba anamoah by way of Instagram Live.

Ighalo ranks among the seventh all-time highest goalscorer for Nigeria, with 16 goals in 35 matches.