Odion Ighalo becomes the first Nigerian to feature for Manchester United
The ex-Nigeria international made his Red Devils bow against Frank Lampard’s men following him cameo appearance at Stamford Bridge
200 – Odion Ighalo is the 200th player to make an appearance for @ManUtd in the @premierleague, and is the first Nigerian to do so. Cinematic. #CHEMUN pic.twitter.com/n5j9W2R7nf
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) February 17, 2020
With Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men leading 2-0 a Stamford Bridge, Ighalo was introduced as a 90th minute substitute for Anthony Martial.
Here comes @IghaloJude for his #MUFC debut 🤩
He's replaced @AnthonyMartial as we enter stoppage time.#CHEMUN pic.twitter.com/D2mbA5WwA2
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) February 17, 2020
The ex-international made his way back to the Premier League, having joined the Red Devils from Shanghai Shenhua on a six-month deal.
— Odion Jude Ighalo (@ighalojude) February 18, 2020