AFCON: See Ighalo’s Goodwill Message to Super Eagles Ahead Their Opening Match

The 32-year-old did not make the trip to Cameroon but he has sent his best wishes to the Super Eagles ahead of Tuesday’s match. He was supposed to play at the tournament but could not as his club Al-Shabbab refused to release him.

Ahead of the Group D opening match against Egypt at the Roumde Adjia Stadium on Tuesday, Ighalo encouraged the Super Eagles to fight for glory and better their last performance when they finished third.

“Here is me wishing the Super Eagles all the very best in the Afcon tournament. Sorry I can not be there, but I will be supporting the boys all the way,” Ighalo told NFF TV.

“We need prayers from Nigerians to support the team because with their prayers and support, we will make Nigeria proud. Go boys and make us proud, you guys can do it. We have enough talents in the team that can take us to the final.”