Odion Ighalo scores to start 2025: Super Eagles star powers Al Wehda to beat Al Fateh
Super Eagles of Nigeria star Odion Ighalo has started his goalscoring run in 2025.
Ighalo was on target for Al Wehda as they recorded a 2-1 win away against Al Fateh in Saudi Arabia Professional Football League fixture played on Thursday, January 9, 2025.
Ighalo scores in Al Wehda 2-1 Al Fateh
In their return to league action, Craig Goodwin put Al Wehda ahead assisted by Al Owaishir in the 14th minute.
Ighalo scored the second for Al Wehda in the 26th minute assisted by Amyn.
Al Wehda went to the break with a two-goal cushion but Al Fateh responded in the second half.
Sofiane Bendebka pulled one back for Al Fateh in the 57th minute to give them a lifeline.
Ighalo was substituted for Saad Bguir in the 88th minute as Al Wehda held on for the win.
Ighalo returns to action when Al Wehda takes on Al Qadisayah on Friday, January 17, 2025.