Nigeria's Best Paid Sportsman Scores, Wins Penalty For Changchun Yatai

Published: July 09, 2017

Nigeria international Odion Ighalo was on target in Changchun Yatai's impressive 4-2 win over Shanghai SIPG FC at the Development Area Stadium on Sunday.

The former Watford star made it 4-1 in the 58th minute when he slotted home after he was put through on goal by Huszti.

His strike against Shanghai SIPG FC took his tally to four goals in the Chinese Super League this season.

Huszti gave the home team the lead in the 22nd minute when he converted a spot kick after Ighalo was fouled in the box.

Odion Ighalo has 14 appearances under his belt in the Chinese top-flight, and has logged 1,243 minutes in total.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel