Reports claim the Afcon 2019 top scorer will be out of Cameroon 2021 with the Netherlands based forward expected to take his place
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Odion Ighalo could be out of Nigeria’s 2021 Africa Cup of Nations campaign in Cameroon, according to reports.
With Napoli’s Victor Osimhen and Genk’s Paul Onuachu already ruled out of the 33rd edition of the African football showpiece, the former Manchester United striker was expected to lead the Super Eagles’ charge for goals.
Nonetheless, that may not become a reality if the news coming from the three-time African champion’s camp is anything to go by.
GOAL gathered that Ighalo was not released by his Saudi Arabia club Al Shabab owing to contractual reasons.
Before joining the White Lion from Shanghai Shenhua in 2021, the 2019 Afcon top scorer signed a clause that he would not be involved in international duties.
Prior to that move, Ighalo had announced his retirement from the Nigeria national team, however, he was recalled by Gernot Rohr as the German moved to solve the Super Eagles’ worrisome attacking line.
As it stands, the Nigeria Football Federation, Confederation of African Football and Federation of International Football Association are in talks with the Prince Khalid bin Sultan Stadium giants.
Except for any late consideration by the Saudi side, the Lagos-born goal poacher will be missing in action when Augustine Eguavoen’s men take on the rest of Africa in their quest for a fourth African title.
Meanwhile, there are unconfirmed reports that Feyenoord star Cyriel Dessers could be a late replacement for Ighalo.
Born in Belgium to a Belgian father and Nigerian mother, Dessers chose to represent Nigeria at the international level in December 2019.
He was called up by the Nigeria national team in March 2020 as part of the team invited for the Afcon qualifying fixtures against the Sierra Leone national team.
Having failed to play in that showdown, he waited until October before making his bow in a friendly 1–1 draw with Tunisia.
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Following his performances at Genk, he was loaned to the Dutch side at the start of the 2021-22 campaign. And in 14 league matches, he boasts four goals for Arne Slot’s men.
In the same vein, Tyronne Ebuehi and Germany based Jamilu Collins are yet to join the rest of the Nigeria national team expected to depart for Garoua on Wednesday evening.
Zoned in Group D alongside Egypt, Sudan and Guinea Bissau, Eguavoen’s men will begin on January 11 against the Pharaohs.
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y na, who am I kidding blessing in disguise

Enoch3721:

GOAL gathered that Ighalo was not released by his Saudi Arabia club Al Shabab owing to contractual reasons.
Before joining the White Lion from Shanghai Shenhua in 2021, the 2019 Afcon top scorer signed a clause that he would not be involved in international duties.
Prior to that move, Ighalo had announced his retirement from the Nigeria national team, however, he was recalled by Gernot Rohr as the German moved to solve the Super Eagles’ worrisome attacking line.

y didn't he say dis b4 now I understand d whole scenario beta u guys need to c dis angelfrost fergie001 dfrost

Enoch3721:
y didn't he say dis b4 now I understand d whole scenario beta u guys need to c dis angelfrost fergie0o1 dfrost

See brother if we keep recycling these old men, we won't go anywhere. Why on earth would Rohr invite him?

I saw on a tabloid this morning where Amaju said Rohr was to blame on Dennis issue. He was never included in the first list until we were running out of options before NFA included him.

Sometimes the players and their clubs are not to blamed. NFA are so disorganized when it comes to handling issues like this.

same old story...Nigeria football organization ain't ready to take our football forward

dfrost:


See brother if we keep recycling these old men, we won't go anywhere. Why on earth would Rohr invite him?

I saw on a tabloid this morning where Amaju said Rohr was to blame on Dennis issue. He was never included in the first list until we were running out of options before NFA included him.

Sometimes the players and their clubs are not to blamed. NFA are so disorganized when it comes to handling issues like this.

and eguavon dt jus came in is busy criticizing Denise for staying with Watford.

paulolee:

and eguavon dt jus came in is busy criticizing Denise for staying with Watford.

Don't mind him. Everything has been politicised in Nigeria ��.

Even selecting players for a tourney.

Enoch3721:
y didn't he say dis b4 now I understand d whole scenario beta u guys need to c dis angelfrost fergie0o1 dfrost

Ighalo is not serious and not needed tbh...

If the new coach is serious about glory, he should sack half of this current old guard of quota system players. Replace them with proper ballers.

Angelfrost:


Ighalo is not serious and not needed tbh...

If the new coach is serious about glory, he should sack half of this current old guard of quota system players. Replace them with proper ballers.

well I think he has been discouraged by d appointment of peseiro, he should have been given time to prove a point but no, they like doing tins d Nigeria way,,,, d only comma ighalo did was not informing them about d clause I won't blame him for going into retirement na Rohr cuz all d Kasala

dfrost:


See brother if we keep recycling these old men, we won't go anywhere. Why on earth would Rohr invite him?

I saw on a tabloid this morning where Amaju said Rohr was to blame on Dennis issue. He was never included in the first list until we were running out of options before NFA included him.

Sometimes the players and their clubs are not to blamed. NFA are so disorganized when it comes to handling issues like this.

how do you except a functional organization in a disjointed country am sorry to say, NFF are too mute for my liking they are a direct, exact example of man utd board always doing tins d wrong way c how Senegal fought for injured Sarr naija far we keep shut mtcheeew yeye set of persons

paulolee:
same old story...Nigeria football organization ain't ready to take our football forward

dem no suppose even call am considering d clause he signed abi dem no know Naija!