Ighalo On Full Duty In Al-Shabab’s Draw; Joe Aribo Set For AFCON Debut
Written By Omolagba Oluwayemi
Speculations in recent days about Odion Jude Ighalo joining the Super Eagles of Nigeria in Cameroon for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations will definitely be put to bed now after the Al-Shabab talisman was paraded for the entire duration in his club’s 1-1 home draw versus Abha in the Saudi Arabia Pro League match day 16 played on Saturday.
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Ighalo was drafted into the final 28-man list to prosecute the 33rd edition of the AFCON which is dey to kick-off today Sunday 9th of January in Cameroon but decision didn’t go well with his club who held on to FIFA rule book to prevent their highest scorer from leaving the shores of Saudi Arabia at a point when they’re one of the title challengers.
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Firstly, it was rumored that he has a clause in his contract stating that he is no longer an international player after his retirement from the Nigeria national team back in 2019 and second being is thy FIFA rule which states that associations must notify clubs of invited players at least fifteen days before the start of a tournament, which Nigeria Football Federation did not meet up with.
Odion Ighalo finished the highest goalscorer at the 2019 edition of the AFCON but will not be able to fulfill the dream of retaining the same award in Cameroon.
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Ighalo was on full time assignment for Al-Shabab who dropped 2 points at home, a result which has placed them 3 points adrift leaders, Al-Ittihad despite playing a game more.
Meanwhile…
Glasgow Rangers midfielder, Joe Aribo will make his Africa Cup of Nations debut when the Super Eagles lock horns with Egypt on January 11, all things being equal.
The young and versatile attacking midfielder will be wearing Nigeria’s iconic number 10 shirt previously worn by Austin Jay Jay Okocha and John Obi Mikel.
The 21-year old has scored 6 goals in 20 league appearances for Rangers this season , he has also assisted a goalscorer three times during the course of the season.
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