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‘Nigeria needs whoever is in form’ - Kanu hopes Manchester United’s Ighalo rescinds retirement decision

Nwankwo Kanu is hoping that Odion Ighalo reverses his decision to retire from the Nigeria national team.

The forward called time on his international after helping the Super Eagles finish third at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt.

Ighalo joined Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men on a temporary deal on transfer deadline day in January, as the club sought a short-term solution after Marcus Rashford's serious injury.

The ex-Watford man has hit the ground running since his move to Old Trafford, scoring three goals in seven outings.