Ighalo Opens Manchester United Goal Scoring Account, Dedicates Goal To Late Sister

Ex-Nigerian international, Odion Ighalo, opened his goal-scoring account for English Premier League giants, Manchester United, on the night of Thursday, February 27, 2020, in their 2^nd round of 32 Europa League clash against Belgian league side, Club Brugge. Ighalo netted the second goal for the Red Devils in their 5-0 thumping of the Belgians after latching in a square ball from Juan Mata in the 34^th minute to make it 2-0 for United. After the game, Ighalo expressed delight after making history as the first Nigerian to score for Man United.

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It is a great feeling. I have waited for this all my life. I am a Man United fan and playing for Man United is my dream. Then scoring my first goal for Manchester United, this is something I will cherish all the days of my life. Today’s date is history for me. I played three games, although I didn’t play much, no goal. So little bit of pressure. But now I got a goal to start my Manchester United goal career, and with a team I have supported from when I was young so it is very good. I am very happy and I am grateful to God. It’s a big dream and realizing the dream makes it greater

– Odion Ighalo

The Nigerian during celebration dedicated the goal to his late sister who passed on December 12, 2019, by lifting his shirt to display a printed picture of her. Commenting on the celebration, the United striker noted that it was a way of honouring his late sister and fulfilling his promise of dedicating his goals to her after she passed on.

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I lost my sister on Dec. 12 and she was a real Manchester United fan. When I was playing for Watford, we prayed for this day for me to play for United. But now I am playing for United and she is not here to watch me, which is sad for me. So I promised her I would always take her with me everywhere I go. Every time I play a game donning the United shirt she would be with me. So I dedicated the goal to her so she would be happy wherever she is, and I am happy I fulfilled my promise to her.

– Ighalo

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