Nigerian forward Odion Ighalo might miss out on the Africa Cup of Nations, per Ex NFF committee member Adepoju Tobi Samuel.
According to Samuel, there’s an issue between Ighalo and his club, Al Shabab with regards to a clause in his contract that bars the Nigerian from honouring call-ups for national team tournaments.
Update on Odion Ighalo
My source told me the issue with Ighalo & his club; his contract had a clause that he won't honour national team tournament.
According to my source, NFF & CAF are discussing with the club and will conclude today.
Ighalo might miss out.
It’s understood that the Nigeria Football Federation and the Confederation of African Football are in discussion with the Saudi Arabian club, with a conclusion expected today.
Ighalo, 32, joined Al Shabab in February last year and has scored 11 goals in 15 Saudi Pro League appearances this season.