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13 Lionel Messi’s proposed move to Saudi Arabia could affect Ighalo13
The Nigerian football news scene is abuzz with the reports of Odion Ighalo being cast aside to accommodate Lionel Messi at Saudi Arabian club AlHilal.
Both men have come face to face on the international scene when Ighalo was an undisputed choice for the Nigeria Super Eagles.
The 2022 FIFA World Cup winner has beaten the AFCON 2023 hopeful more times and is set to hand him another loss in his career.
This time, Ighalo could be kicked out of his club, Al Hilal, after a year of solid performances because of their ambition to bring Messi into their squad.
Lionel Messi has been linked to AlHilal and a potential deal could see Odion Ighalo leave the club pic.twitter.com/OOLL27bIsn
Sky Sports News (SkySportsNews) May 6, 2023
Keypoints
- Top scorer Ighalo pales in comparison to multiple Ballon d’Or winner
- Ighalo to be moved on in the summer