Nigerian legend Odion Ighalo bags Player of the month award in Saudi Arabia

Nigerian legend Odion Ighalo has bagged his first player of the month since he moved to the Saudi professional league earlier in the year.

The 31-year-old joined Al–Shabab on two and a half years deal after his contract was not renewed by Manchester United in January.

Despite joining them halfway through the season, the former Watford striker made 13 appearances and scored nine goals with three assists in the process.

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His presence has also seen them move to the second position on the table this season having finished outside of the top four in the past.