Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Ighalo Opens Goal Account For Al Shabab FC


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  Ighalo Opens Goal Account For Al Shabab FC By Sampson Adedeji Former Nigeria's Super Eagles striker, Odion Jude Ighalo has finally opened his goal account with his new club Al Shabab FC of Saudi Arabia, BSNSports.com.ng reports. Ighalo joined the Arabian side few weeks back from the Chinese Super league club Shanghai Shenhua at the expiration of his loan deal with English premier league side Manchester United. He made his debut during midweek game as a substitute but was unable to register his name on the scorer sheet. Al Shabab played away to former Ahmed Musa's club Al Nasr and recorded a comprehensive 4-0 win on Saturday night. It was Argentine midfielder Ever Banega that opened the scoring in the 17th from the penalty spot. Guanca added the second goal in the 28th minute to ensure a comfortable lead for the away side going into the half time. Former Watford FC attacker who started the day on the bench was introduced in the 63rd minute for Fabio Martins. Guanca completed his brace in the 82nd minute before Ighalo made 4-0 in the 92nd minute off an assist from Banega.
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Niyi Busari

Award winning journalist, Niyi Busari, the Publisher and CEO of BSN Sports Concepts is one of the most celebrated Nigerian sports journalist of his generation. A"cross-over" professional, he combines the talents and abilities of a print and electronic journalist in a manner that is rare, even though his specialization is print. A graduate of Economics from the University of Abuja where he obtained his Bachelor Degree in 2015.

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