Nigerian forward, Odion Ighalo has also retired from the Super Eagles, just like captain, Mikel Obi.
He announced his retirement following Super Eagle’s third placed victory over Tunisia at Cairo, Egypt.
This news, however, came out only hours after Captain Mikel Obi announced his retirement.
Odion, who is the highest goal scorer in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, informed coach Gernot Rohr of his decision before leaving to join his club in China immediately after the game.
“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.
Prior to the game, the 30-year-old posted a message on his WhatsApp status update that simply said “Final Gam.e”
“He has been very strong for us,” Rohr said, “And it is sad that he wants not to continue.
“But the door always is open for him any time.”
We wish him all the best!
