FIFA Eulogises Odion Ighalo Despite Al Hilal’s CWC Loss To Chelsea

FIFA has saluted Odion Ighalo for his wonderful performance against Chelsea despite his team’s (Al Hilal) 1-0 loss to the European champions in the semifinals of the Club World Cup in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday.

Megasportsarena.com reports that the Nigerian striker who was a handful for Chelsea defenders throughout the match was given a thumbs up by the world soccer governing body.

“Al Hilal’s trophy dream may be over at UAE 2021, but how they must be salivating over what Odion Ighalo may do in their hallowed blue shirt. After a superb debut against Al Jazira, the Nigeria striker tormented Chelsea with his strength and ability to turn, producing two breathtaking flicks along the way.” FIFA wrote on their website.

Al Hilal suffered two strokes of misfortune in the lead-up to the ball falling to Romelu Lukaku inside their six-yard box, but the big Belgian didn’t care and pounced for an opportunistic opener for the West Londoners.

It was the first goal a Chelsea player had netted in the FIFA Club World Cup since another No9, Fernando Torres, was gifted a stroke of luck to do so against Monterrey in 2012.