Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has congratulated former Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo who opened his Red Devils goals account, in their Europa League win against 10-man Club Brugge, Completesports.com reports.
Ighalo scored his first goal for United after doubling their lead in the 34th minute of their second-leg round of 32 clash at Old Trafford on Thursday.
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The game was Ighalo’s first start since joining United on loan from Chinese Super League club Shanghai Shenhua.
Reacting to Ighalo’s goal, Ferdinand wrote on his verified Twitter handle: “Congrats @ighalojude Special moment for you & your family!”
Bruno Fernandes gave United the lead from the penalty spot on 27 minutes after a Simon Deli stopped a goalbound shot with his arm and was sent off.
Scott McTominay made it 3-0 in the 41st minute while Fred netted the fourth and fifth goals in the 82nd and 90th minutes respectively.
By James Agberebi
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Thanks Rio. Now patiently waiting for Gary Neville, Paul Merson and Neil Warnock to open their mouths.
Ighalo will pack good amount of sawdust into the mouths of those 3 muturu…
Don’t worry yourself; they won’t talk—shell shocked. I have unofficially named Ighalo’s first goal “SILENCER”