Super Eagles star Ighalo willing to play in NPFL again
Story by Jamilu Lawan Yakasai
Former Manchester United striker and Super Eagles star Odion Ighalo has revealed he is open to returning to the Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL), following in the footsteps of compatriots like Ahmed Musa and Brown Ideye.
The Independent Mirror reports that in a recent conversation with Nigerian beach soccer legend Abu Azeez, Ighalo expressed his willingness to play in Nigeria again, while acknowledging the challenges involved after spending nearly two decades abroad.
The 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) top scorer admitted that transitioning back to the domestic league would not be easy, but remains hopeful—provided the right environment is created.
The NPFL has recently featured top Super Eagles stars, including Ahmed Musa with Kano Pillars and Brown Ideye, who played for Enyimba International.
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Recall that Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi also expressed a desire to play for Kano Pillars in the NPFL.
Ighalo’s declaration follows the footsteps of fellow Super Eagles players Ahmed Musa and Shehu Abdullahi, who have both recently joined Kano Pillars, a powerhouse in the Nigerian league.
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