Exclusive:Watford Handed Fitness Boost As Ighalo Resumes Training On Wednesday

Odion Ighalo has informed allnigeriasoccer.com that he will resume training with Watford on Wednesday, March 16 after sitting out the last two sessions conducted by manager Quique Sánchez Flores.

The Nigeria international picked up a minor muscle injury during the sixth round of the Emirates FA Cup clash between Arsenal and the Hornets on Sunday and needed to take a rest from practice for two days.

“I will start training on Wednesday, I didn’t train on Monday and today, ” Odion Ighalo told allnigeriasoccer.com.

“I will be fit for the Super Eagles game against Egypt of course, by God’s grace.”

Iggy, as he is fondly called by the Watford faithful, has featured in every single game contested by Watford in the Premier League, starting 28 out of a possible 29 games.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel