Super Eagles of Nigeria striker, Odion Ighalo has decided to apologise to fans of Super Eagles for missing the 2021 African Cup of Nations.
If you recall that Ighalo was named in the Super Eagles’ final 28-man squad, but, his Saudi Arabian club, Al Shabab refused to release Ighalo claiming his call-up from the Nigeria Football Federation arrived after the deadline.
In a video published on the Super Eagles Instagram handle on Monday, January 10, Ighalo said:
“Hi, my name is Odion Jude Ighalo. Here’s me wishing the Super Eagles all the very best at the AFCON tournament.
“Sorry I cannot be there but I’m supporting the boys all the way, we need prayers from Nigerians to support the team, to back them because with their prayers and support the team will make Nigeria proud.
“Go boys and make us proud, you guys can do it we have enough talent in that team that can take us to the final. God bless you guys.“
Nigeria will be playing Egypt on Tuesday, January 11 2022.
Watch the video below
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