Al Wehda 4-2 Damac: Odion Ighalo scores hat-trick in Saudi League

Super Eagles of Nigeria legend Odion Ighalo has risen to the top of the trends on social media.

Ighalo is trending after his latest exploits in the Saudi Arabia Professional Football League.

Ighalo returned to action for Al-Wehda as they recorded a 4-2 victory against Damac on Thursday, September 14, 2023.

The Nigerian legend would have a historic outing and find the net after his exploits in his debut game for Al-Wehda.

Named in the starting lineup, Ighalo put Al-Wehda ahead as early as the 17th minute.

Assan Ceesay equalized for Damac from a ball by Hawsawi in the 36th minute.

However, after a red card for Damac defender Noor Al-Rashidi, Ighalo stepped up to convert a penalty in the 43rd minute as Al-Wehda took the lead to the halftime break.

Ighalo would complete his hat-tick in the 52nd minute to give Al-Wehda a two-goal cushion.

Craig Goodwin added a fourth for Al Wehda but Damac pulled one back through Sultan Faqihi.

Ighalo, in additional time, was substituted for Ali Abdulqader Makki as Al-Wehda held on for a massive three points.

Ighalo, who was recently criticized by Troy Deeney, returns to action with Al-Wehda when they take on Abha in their next league fixture scheduled for Friday, September 22, 2023.