Odion Ighalo received special treatment upon his return to Saudi Arabia, as his driver picked him up at the airport The Nigerian international has been in great form for Al-Wehda, and he seems excited about the coming season His driver welcomed him with a beautiful flower bouquet, leaving the former Manchester United striker feeling special PAY ATTENTION: Follow our WhatsApp channel to never miss out on the news that matters to you! Nigerian international Odion Ighalo received a special welcome upon his return to Saudi Arabia ahead of the 2024/2025 football season. The Al-Wehda striker had been on holiday after finishing the last campaign on a good note, scoring 16 goals in 34 matches in all competitions. Ighalo joined the club last summer from Saudi Pro League rivals Al Hilal and was handed his preferred No.
9 shirt, Daily Post reports. As he returned to his base for the new football season, the 35-year-old was welcomed by his driver. Read also Samuel Chukwueze: Super Eagles star explains reason why he struggled under ex-Milan coach PAY ATTENTION : Share your outstanding story with our editors! Please reach us through info@corp.
legit.ng! The former Manchester United striker was excited to see his 'friend' again after a couple of weeks away. The driver presented him with a flower bouquet, prompting Ighalo to ask if he was a girlfriend to the driver.
He said in Pidgin English: "See my driver brought me flowers. I be your girlfriend?" Receiving the special gift, the Super Eagles striker thanked the driver for such a warm reception. He added: "Thank you habibi.
You miss me? After how many months now? Two and a half months." Meanwhile, Ighalo, who is one of the Nigerians playing in the Saudi Pro League , has continued to paint the Saudi Pro League with goals, having played for a number of clubs there. Granada celebrate Ighalo Legit.
ng earlier reported that Odion Ighalo returned to his former club Granada and was well received and celebrated like a king during their pre-season friendly against his current club, Al-Wehda. Read also Mikel Obi relives the experience of his Chelsea unveiling in 2006 Granada and Al-Wehda played a pre-season friendly at the home of the Spanish club Los Carmenes and settled for a 1-1 draw before the Nasrids won the highly entertaining encounter 5-4 on penalties. Ighalo scored the Saudi club’s only goal during regulation time, reminding the Grana fans what he was capable of during his time in the Spanish La Liga .
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