Having recently hinted at a possible return to Gernot Rohr’s set-up, what could the ramifications be for Afcon 2019 top scorer's in-form replacement?
When Odion Ighalo announced his retirement from international football after the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, many considered it the perfect time for the forward to bow out.
Even though Nigeria hadn’t won the tournament, and had to make do with yet another third-place finish (the eighth time the nation have claimed bronze), Ighalo’s five goals made sure he finished top of the scoring charts, having scored two more than his closest challengers which included Riyad Mahrez and Sadio Mane.