By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Nigeria forward Odion Ighalo has linked up with Saudi Arabia Professional League outfit Al Hilal on a one-and-a-half-year deal.
Ighalo joined Al Hilal from rivals Al Shabab.
The Saudi League champions paid €5.9m to secure the services of the former Manchester United striker.
The 32-year-old netted 20 times in 30 league appearances for Al Shabab.
The striker moved to Al Shabab from Chinese Super League outfit Shanghai Shenhua in February 2021.
He comes in as a replacement for French man Batemfibi Gomis.
