Photo Source: 360 Naira
The 32-year old Nigerian striker Odion Ighalo will not play at the Africa Cup of Nations after he was denied a release from Al Shabab, his Saudi Arabian club. Initially, Ighalo was given a deadline by coach Augustine Eguavoen, to confirm his availability by Tuesday, but later Nigerian Football Federation released a statement saying that his presence is not expected owing to certain issues with Al Shabab.
Clearing the air, Majid Al-Marzouki, the Riyad club official said that Odion Ighalo’s letter of invitation did not reach the Al Shabab club within the stipulated time period, as defined by the governing body FIFA. According to FIFA player status regulation, the federation has to notify both the club and the player about the summons, in writing, 15 days prior to the commencement of the tournament.
Staying up on the decision, the Nigerian team officials have also intimated that there might not be a replacement of Ighalo for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations.
Nigeria’s leading music figure and vocalist, Cobhams Asuquo, known for his singing and production said…
Following a mixed reaction from the South African community representatives, Khoi and San, the Cape…
Mitigating the process and service barriers in African rail transportation, the digital disruption has transformed…
Kais Saied, the Tunisian president has said in his speech that he will allow the…
You know the credibility of an ingredient when it’s plastered all over bottles and jars…
Cyclone Gombe that flooded large areas of central and northern Mozambique is consistently leading to…
This website uses cookies.