Nigerian player Odion Ighalo got a warm welcome when he returned to Saudi Arabia for the 2024/2025 football season.
The Al-Wehda forward had just enjoyed a holiday after a successful last season, where he scored 16 goals in 34 games across all competitions.
Ighalo moved to the club last summer from Al Hilal and was given his favorite No.9 jersey, according to Daily Post.
Upon his return, the 35-year-old was greeted by his driver. He was happy to see his ‘friend’ again after a few weeks apart.
The driver surprised him with a bouquet of flowers, leading Ighalo to jokingly ask if he was the driver’s girlfriend.
He said in Pidgin English: “See my driver brought me flowers. I be your girlfriend?”
Grateful for the thoughtful gift, the Super Eagles player thanked the driver for the warm welcome, adding, “Thank you habibi. You miss me? After how many months now? Two and a half months.”
