Star Nigerian footballer, Odion Jude Ighalo has shared the heartwarming moment his mother prayed for him and his legs. Mothers’ are the most caring person a child can have in his corner and their prayers are no doubt very powerful and revealing.
Ighalo shares heartwarming moment mom prayed for him and his legs. Credit: Odion Ighalo/ Instagram. Odion Ighalo’s mom who’s currently residing abroad with her son decided to say a powerful prayer for him so he continues to succeed in his football career. Although what she said was masked by the background music, she could be observed holding her son’s hand and mouthing words of prayers for him. She then touched both of his legs, anointing them in more prayers so he continues to score winning goals for his team. Watch the video below:
The Nigerian footballer converted two penalties to give his club a big win during the match. He scored before the half-time break and just after the hour mark to double his tally. Shortly after scoring his second goal, Ighalo imitated one of Lionel Messi’s most famous celebrations for Argentina as he knelt down and looked towards the heavens with both his arms raised. ⚽️ هدف #الهلال الثاني عن طريق إيغالو عبدالله الغامدي🎙 الهلال 2 × 0 النصر#الهلال_النصر | #SSC pic.twitter.com/f4Wfq5tbgO — شركة الرياضة السعودية SSC (@ssc_sports) April 18, 2023 Before the match started, opposition fans greeted Cristiano Ronaldo with deafening chants of Messi’s name to rile him up. He also got a yellow card during the match. Ighalo will be back in action against Al-Ittihad in the King’s Cup of Champions semi-finals on Sunday, April 23. 