*ODION* *IGHALO* *REPORTEDLY* *RETIRES* *FROM* *INTERNATIONAL* *DUTIES*

Leading goal scorer at the ongoing African Cup of Nations, Odion Ighalo has called time on his international career with the Super Eagles of Nigeria.

He announced his retirement following Nigeria’s third-place victory over Tunisia on Wednesday which he scored the winning goal very early in the game around 3minutes. He reportedly informed coach Gernot Rohr of his decision before leaving to join his club in China immediately after the game.
During the 44th minute of the match against Tunisia he was brought out of the field because of a slight injury we thought. Only for him to come our leaping when he was called for his medal. We wish him quick recovery for that also.

“He had discussed his decision with the coach before the third-place match, saying that the constant abuse was taking a toll on his young family but he was advised to keep it under wraps for the moment. After the game, he gave his jersey as a souvenir to the coach, said his goodbyes and left,” a source stated.

He made 35 appearances for Nigeria, scoring 16 goals.

He was also top scorer through the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers with seven goals.

Now also current top scorer in the ongoing AFCON 2019 competition
With 5 goals.