Odion Ighalo’s maiden Manchester United goal sent Twitter into a frenzy after the Nigerian fired past Simon Mignolet.
The Nigerian, who was drafted in to aid the Red Devils’ injury crisis, got his first start in the Europa League start against Club Brugge.
And true to form, he found the net after converting from a close range thanks to Juan Mata’s assist in the 5-0 triumph.
But Twitter didn’t seem to be concerned about Fred’s brace as they flooded social media to praise the former Watford man.
See reactions below
Yaaayyyy!
Our brother @ighalojude has scored his first goal.
Oya Ighalo supporters start sending account number.
If you receive the weekend pepper confirm it on twitter oo.— Yul Edochie (@YulEdochie) February 27, 2020
The first Nigerian to play for #MUFC ✅
The first Nigerian to score for #MUFC ✅🇳🇬 @IghaloJude ❤️ pic.twitter.com/oyM4ZCAE8U
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) February 27, 2020
On behalf of the whole Naija, abeg open your Instagram comments today @ighalojude. I take God beg you 😭
— Ebuka Obi-Uchendu (@Ebuka) February 27, 2020
BREAKING!!!
The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared a Public Holiday tomorrow, Friday 28th February in celebration of Odion Ighalo's first goal at Manchester United!
— Wale Adetona (@iSlimfit) February 27, 2020
🇳🇬 Odion Ighalo 🤗
✅ First Manchester United start
✅ First Manchester United goal#UEL pic.twitter.com/R6iM0w6WM3— UEFA Europa League (@EuropaLeague) February 27, 2020
Ighalo scored his first goal for Man Utd and Nigerians are pleased regardless of the club we support…Ighalo is our own!💚
— Lamarr ❁ (@Kinglamarr___) February 27, 2020
Goals in Europa league this season
Ronaldo: 0
Messi: 0
Ighalo: 1
I know my goat 🐐— valking♔ (@_valkiing) February 27, 2020
Man United have never lost a game in which Ighalo scored in the first half. #ighalofc pic.twitter.com/RAM80SA0P5
— Hyginus Uzobuife (@McGenius19) February 27, 2020
Ighalo has scored is first Utd goal
Ighalo has scored is first Utd goal
Ighalo has scored is first Utd goal
Ighalo has scored is first Utd goal
Ighalo has scored is first Utd goal
Ighalo has scored is first Utd goal
Ighalo has scored is first Utd goal#ighalofc
— KingMax👑 (@Haboye_Cassano) February 27, 2020
Congratulations Odion Jude Ighalo for a successful opening of your goals account with Manchester United..
More Goals.. More Celebrations.. pic.twitter.com/vFrFhTua92
— KNOXPETE (@KNOXTAINMENT) February 27, 2020
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