AFCON-bound Ighalo scores and assists to inspire Al Shabab FC to win

 
In his penultimate match before reporting for international duty, Ighalo placed the ball into the bottom corner after a delightful pass from Moteb Al Harbi midway through the first half.

Al Taawon did not trail for too long as Iago Santos equalised with a header on 33 minutes but Carlos scored three minutes later to ensure Al-Shabab led 2-1 at the interval.

The scoring was rounded off eight minutes from time when Hattan Bahebri slotted home from inside the box after a clever pass from Ighalo.

The win leaves Al-Shabab second in the standings with 28 points after fourteen matches, one less than table toppers Al Ittihad who have a game in hand.

In the Saudi Pro League charts, Ighalo leads the way followed by Al Nassr's Talisca with nine goals.