Ighalo's Strange Goal Celebration Against Cameroon Explained

Published: July 08, 2019

Odion Ighalo normally celebrates his goals for club and country by kneeling down and raising his hands with fingers pointed to the sky, signifying his appreciation to God.

The former Watford striker netted the opening goal in the 19th minute of Nigeria's 3-2 win against Cameroon at the Alexandria Stadium on Saturday evening and deviated from the norm after his trademark goal celebration.

Eighteen minutes into the second half, Ighalo equalised for the Super Eagles and performed a similar goal celebration, using his fingers to make a shape and this got fans curious as they could not figure out his true intentions.

Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Ighalo's celebration was a love sign for his wife and kids.

The race for the Africa Cup of Nations Golden Boot award is tied four ways between Odion Ighalo, Cédric Bakambu, Sadio Mane and Adam Ounas with three goals each.

Since the end of the 2018 World Cup, the number 9 has tallied ten goals for Nigeria.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel