Although Jude Ighalo has missed the opportunity to be part of the Super Eagles squad at the just-started African Cup of Nations tournament in Cameroon, he has expressed the belief that there is enough talent on ground to make Nigeria excel.
He, in a video on Monday, expressed an apology that he could not be there due to club pressure.
He, however, expressed the hope that the Eagles could make it.
He said, “Hi, my name is Odion Jude Ighalo. Here’s me wishing the Super Eagles all the very best at the AFCON tournament.
“Sorry I cannot be there but I’m supporting the boys all the way, we need prayers from Nigerians to support the team, to back them because with their prayers and support the team will make Nigeria proud.
“Go boys and make us proud, you guys can do it we have enough talent in that team that can take us to the final. God bless you guys.“
Ighalo was named in the Super Eagles’ final 28-man squad, however, his club, Al Shabab refused to release Ighalo claiming his call-up from the Nigeria Football Federation arrived after the deadline, although there are reports Ighalo promised the club he had retired from international football before they signed hi
