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Odion ighalo
May 26, 2020
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Money push or Boyhood dreams: Will Odion Ighalo become the highest paid African footballer ever?

by Ogbeche Ohotuowo Super Eagles Striker, Odion Ighalo is on the path to making great history in football while acquiring personal accolades. Ighalo was playing for the Chinese football club, Shangai Greenland Shenhua before he signed his temporary loan deal with Manchester United, fulfilling his dream as a lifelong supporter of the English club. The... Read More
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Odion Ighalo
May 11, 2020
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Odion Ighalo might rejoin Shanghai Shenhua in July | 5 Things that Should Matter Today

Odion Ighalo now has his permanent move to Manchester United is now in doubt, with his parent club, Shanghai Shenhua expecting him back in time for the start of the new Chinese Super League season, which is scheduled to begin in July. Manchester United are hoping to extend his loan stay till the end of... Read More
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February 18, 2020
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Ighalo plays against Chelsea, makes history; Sharia Council dares Boko Haram – 5 Things that Should Matter Today

Nigeria’s Odion Ighalo made history on Monday night as he came on for new club Manchester United in the 2-0 win over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, replacing Anthony Martial in the 90th minute. Ighalo wearing the number 25 jersey, broke two records on Monday night – He is now the first Nigerian player to play... Read More
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July 17, 2019
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Super Eagles beat Tunisia, ends AFCON with record 8th bronze medal

The Super Eagles of Nigeria late Wednesday at the Al-Salaam Stadium in the Egyptian capital, defeated the Carthage Eagles of Tunisia by 1-0 to clinch the third place at the ongoing African Cup of Nations. Returning to the pitch less than 5 days after losing the Semi final tie to Algeria, Odion Ighalo, tapped in... Read More
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July 14, 2019
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BREAKING: Super Eagles lose to Algeria, to play Tunisia in losers final

The Super Eagles of Nigeria failed to qualify for the final of the ongoing African Cup of Nations hosted by Egypt, after a last gasp goal from Manchester City star Riyad Mahrez led the Foxes of Algeria to win the semi final clash between both teams by 2-1 at the Cairo International Stadium on Sunday.... Read More
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June 22, 2019
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BREAKING: Super Eagles open AFCON campaign with 1-0 victory

The Super Eagles of Nigeria on Saturday began their campaign in the ongoing Africa Cup Of Nations (AFCON) with a bright start, defeating the Swallows in Battle of Burundi by 1-0 to secure the maximum three points. Played in the Egyptian city of Alexandria, the goal of the game came in the 77th minute from former Watford... Read More
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September 8, 2018
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The Late 5: Fayose drops Presidential ambition over ‘rigged’ Ekiti election, Dalung wants State of Emergency declared in 4 states | More stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Ekiti Governor, Ayodele Fayose has dropped out of the race for the presidency in 2019, as a mark of sympathy and concern for his deputy, Prof. Kolapo Olusola-Eleka who lost in the last gubernatorial election in the state. The outgoing chairman of the People’s Democratic Party Governors... Read More
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June 5, 2018
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#WorldCup2018: How far can they fly? | Everything you need to know about the Super Eagles 23-man squad

Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr released the final 23-man list that will head on the plane to Russia as Nigeria’s representative at the World Cup from June 14. Rohr did not spring a major surprise, and his final selection was what many would have predicted. Rohr cut Ola Aina and Mikel Agu from the reduced... Read More
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March 1, 2017
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Mikel, Ighalo dropped from Super Eagles team to face Senegal, Burkina Faso

by Dolapo Adelana Super Eagles’ Technical Adviser, Gernot Rohr has released a 23-man list of players for this month’s international friendly matches against Senegal and Burkina Faso in London. Conspicuously missing from the list are Eagles captain, John Mikel Obi and forward, Odion Ighalo. Those who made the list are goalkeeper Carl Ikeme, midfielder Ogenyi... Read More
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October 25, 2016
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Ighalo facing 2-year jail over alleged bribery scandal

⁠⁠⁠An alleged bribery scandal in which Super Eagles player, Odion Ighalo has been fingered in may see the Nigerian striker serve a two-year jail term. Ighalo, alongside some others have been accused of bribing their way to pass a driving test while he was at Granada in the Spanish league. According to provincial district attorney’s... Read More
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August 11, 2016
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Odion Ighalo signs new 5-year deal with Watford

Nigerian international Odion Ighalo has signed a new 5-year-deal with English premiership side Watford. The club announced that the 27-year-old has extended his contract at the Vicarage road until 2021. OFFICIAL: Odion Ighalo has signed a new five-year contract with #watfordfc. Congratulations @ighalojude! pic.twitter.com/45iodzMPaB — Watford Football Club (@WatfordFC) August 11, 2016 Ighalo who was Watford’s... Read More
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Kelechi Iheanacho YNaija
August 3, 2016
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Kelechi Iheanacho, Ahmed Musa, Uneku Atawodi… See the #YNaijaPowerList for Sports

The annual #YNaijaPowerList enters its fifth year and we bring you the most influential young Nigerians in sports, under 40 who are doing it for themselves, and for the nation. From a track queen on her way to legendary status, to a fast rising footballer at her prime, to representatives of our footballing future, these... Read More
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June 24, 2016
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Siasia releases 35-man provisional list for the Rio Olympics

Samson Siasia, head coach of the U-23 team has released the 35-man provisional list for this year’s Rio Olympics. He included in the list, Super Eagles players such as John Obi Mikel, Odion Ighalo, Kelechi Ihenacho, Alexi Iwobi and others. Nigeria will play Sweden, Colombia and Japan in Group B to qualify beyond the preliminary... Read More
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February 8, 2016
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#YNaijaNewEstablishmentList: Adekunle Gold, Ebi Atawodi, Odion Ighalo… Meet the class of 2016

In what has become an annual tradition, YNaija.com/Y! Africa Magazine has yet again, painstakingly and thoroughly scouted the breadth of the country to uncover vibrant, upwardly mobile and entrepreneurial Nigerians who are blossoming in spite of the challenges associated with becoming successful in Nigeria. The 2016 picks for the New Establishment list were carefully selected... Read More
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