Former Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo provided the assist that led to Al Wehda’s goal goal in their 1-0 win away to Damac, in the Saudi Pro League.
It was Ighalo’s second assist and has scored five goals in 26 matches in the Saudi league this campaign.
Ighalo set up teammate Juninho Bacuna to net what proved to be the only goal of the game in the 52nd minute.
Despite the win Al Wehda are still in the relegation zone as they occupy 17th place on 23 points in the 18-team league table.
It was back to winning ways for Al Wehda who had lost 3-1 at home to Al Shabab heading into Thursday’s fixture.
In another Saudi league tie, Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong played for 90 minutes as Al Kholood lost 2-0 at Al Shabab.
Al Kholood have now suffered defeats in their last three matches while Al Shabab back-to-back victories.
Troost-Ekong made his 25th appearances amd has bagged two goals for Al Kholood this campaign.
