Shocking Reason Odion Ighalo Got Ruled Out Of AFCON 2021

Odion Ighalo will not be part of Nigeria’s 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON campaign in Cameroon, Nigeria Football Federation has confirmed

In a statement released by the football ruling body, the former Manchester United and Watford striker will play no part at the 33rd edition of the African football showpiece.

“Forward Odion Ighalo is no longer expected as a result of issues with his Saudi Arabian club,” part of the statement read.

With Napoli’s Victor Osimhen and Genk’s Paul Onuachu already ruled out of the competition, Ighalo was expected to lead the Super Eagles quest for goals.

Nevertheless, that will not become a reality but no replacement has been announced.

Ighalo was not released by his Saudi Arabia club Al Shabab owing to contractual reasons.

Before joining the White Lion from Shanghai Shenhua in 2021, the 2019 Afcon, Odion Ighalo signed a clause that he would not be involved in international duties.

Prior to that move, Ighalo had announced his retirement from the Nigeria national team, however, he was recalled by Gernot Rohr as the German moved to solve the Super Eagles’ worrisome attacking line.

In the same vein, Tyronne Ebuehi and Germany based Jamilu Collins are expected to join the Nigeria national team in Garoua having been given special consideration by the NFF.

Meanwhile, the Super Eagles who were flown into Garoua aboard an Air Peace jet, will lodge inside Hotel Ribadou.

Zoned in Group D alongside Egypt, Sudan and Guinea Bissau, Eguavoen’s men will begin on January 11 against the Pharaohs at the Roumde Adjia Stadium in Garoua.

Four days later, they will try the Falcons of Jediane for size before squaring up against the Djurtus on January 19 in Garoua.

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