Sodiq OyelekeOdion Ighalo has become the first Nigerian player to feature in a football match for Manchester United. He was a 90-minute substitute in the club’s English Premier League match against Chelsea on Monday night. The game ended 2-0 in favour of Manchester United. The PUNCH gathered that Manchester United Football Club was founded back in 1878 under the name Newton Heath LYR F.C. The Africa Cup of Nations’ highest goalscorer targeted adding to his tally of 16 goals from 55 EPL games in the Manchester United debut.

Source: Punch February 17, 2020 21:45 UTC