A blast from the past from former Super Eagles star Odion Ighalo during his time at Manchester United from the Europa League.
UEFA's Europa League has recently celebrated a stunning moment from former Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo, highlighting his remarkable goal for Manchester United during their 5-0 victory over LASK in March 2020.
The competition shared a video on social media showing Ighalo's finesse in ball juggling before unleashing a powerful strike that opened the scoring for United.
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Odion Ighalo may have spent a short year at Manchester United, but his impact has not been forgotten especially with the Red Devils' current forwards misfiring
Ighalo, who played for Manchester United for two seasons, made a significant impact during his time at the club.
His goal against LASK was not only a display of skill but also earned him the Goal of the Month award for March 2020, narrowly beating out Scott McTominay and Bruno Fernandes in the fan poll.
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Ighalo's goal was described as a "thing of beauty," demonstrating his technical ability and finishing ability that made him AFCON 2019 top scorer.
The Europa League's post on TikTok captioned "technique," noted that even then-manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was impressed by the strike.
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This throwback to Ighalo's brilliance sparked reactions from fans, particularly Manchester United supporters, who reminisced about his contributions to the team.
Comments ranged from praising Ighalo as the club's "last true striker" to expressions of how underrated he was during his tenure in England.
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During his time with Manchester United, Ighalo scored five goals and provided one assist in 23 appearances, leaving a lasting impression on both fans and teammates.
As discussions about strikers continue within the club, many fans still regard Ighalo as a standout figure in recent history.
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The Nigerian has since switched to the Saudi Pro League, where he now represent Al-Wehda after stint with Al-Hilal.