The duo came off the bench to help the Super Eagles win their first Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) game in Egypt with Ighalo scoring the only goal
Former Nigeria captain Joseph Yobo believes Ahmed Musa and Odion Ighalo should have been included in the starting XI against Burundi on Saturday.
The introduction of the two players boosted the Super Eagles' charge to secure a 1-0 win over Olivier Niyungeko's side.
With the score tied at 0-0, Musa was introduced for captain John Obi Mikel in the 58th minute while Ighalo replaced Paul Onuachu in the 73rd minute.