Ighalo Scores on Debut as Al Wehda Thrash Al Taee 3-0
Ighalo’s debut goal was the icing on the cake for Al Wehda, who moved up to third place in the table with six points from two games.
Former Manchester United striker Odion Ighalo made a dream start to his Al Wehda career as he scored a stunning goal in his first appearance for the club. The Nigerian international came off the bench in the 86th minute and found the net five minutes later with a superb finish from the edge of the box.
Ighalo, who joined Al Wehda from Al Hilal this summer, showed his class and composure as he received a pass from Faycal Fajr and curled the ball into the top corner, leaving the goalkeeper helpless. His goal sealed a comfortable 3-0 win for Al Wehda over Al Taee in the Saudi Arabian Pro League.
Al Wehda had taken the lead in the first half through Fajr, who converted a penalty after Saeed Al Muwallad was fouled in the area. Al Muwallad doubled the advantage in the 62nd minute with a powerful header from a corner.
Ighalo’s debut goal was the icing on the cake for Al Wehda, who moved up to third place in the table with six points from two games. The 34-year-old striker will hope to continue his scoring form when Al Wehda host Al Ittihad on Monday.