NFF Commiserates With Watford Star Ighalo Over Death Of Father

The Nigeria Football Federation has commiserated with Watford striker Odion Ighalo following the death of his father in the early hours of Monday, April 25.

Paul Ighalo had complained of being weak before the cold hands of death snatched him away from his family.

“Our thoughts at this time are with the family of @NGSuperEagles striker @ighalojude whose Father Paul just passed on. May his soul RIP, ” the Nigerian Federation tweeted on Monday.

The 26-year-old Ighalo represented Nigeria at U20 and U23 level before making his debut for the Super Eagles.

He was in action on Sunday afternoon as the Hornets failed to qualify for the final of the FA Cup, losing 2-1 to Crystal Palace at Wembley.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel