On a balmy Tuesday night in Saudi Arabia, one former Manchester United striker scored twice to earn his side victory and justify the faith shown in recruiting him from European football.
No, not that one. While Cristiano Ronaldo floundered, Odion Ighalo netted two goals to secure the points for Al-Hilal and bought them to within striking distance of Al-Nassr in the Saudi Professional League standings.
Ighalo, the forward that made Wout Weghorst look like prime Van Nistelrooy during his brief spell at Old Trafford, opened the scoring from the penalty spot just before half-time and netted his second spot kick in the middle of …
- April 19, 2023
