Nigeria striker Odion Ighalo is pondering on making a return to the national team ahead of the forthcoming Africa Cup of Nations finals in Cameroon in 2022 and next month’s World Cup qualifiers.

The former Manchester United forward announced his exit from international football after the 2019 Afcon in Egypt, where he won the Golden Boot. He has been plying his trade at Al-Shabab and in the 2020/21 season, he managed to score nine goals and provide three assists in the 13 league matches. In the ongoing campaign, he has already managed to claim nine goals in the 10 games he has played, with the latest strike coming on Thursday against Al Tai in a 3-0 win.

 The 32-year-old has disclosed that Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr and NFF President Amaju Pinnick have contacted him regarding a possible return but he has not made up his mind. “I don’t know. I have not said yes or no. I haven’t made any decision concerning the national team.”