AFCON2019Q: Nigerians full of praise for ‘President’ Ighalo

Odion Ighalo has found favour in the eyes of Nigerians after another wonderful performance against Libya in an AFCON2019Q.

Ighalo scored a brace as Nigeria’s Super Eagles survived a scare to beat their hosts, Libya 3-2 in Sfax on Tuesday evening.

Ighalo put Nigeria ahead before turning provider for Ahmed Musa to double the lead. However, the Libyans fought back to level scores at 2-2.

Then, with time running out, a superb solo effort from Ighalo saw the China based star leave Libyan defenders for dead before calmly slotting home the winner.

It was his fifth goal against the North Africans in two outings, after his hattrick heroics against them in Uyo on Saturday, leading to showers of praises from his countrymen.

Here are some of the best reactions to his man of the match performance in Tunisia.

Let’s kick this off with some history class, shall we?

Odion Ighalo has come a long way since Egypt 2009. I think he has been able to maintain a good level of good attitude to get to where he is today. I am happy for him.

— Mr Folarin (@Folarinfotos) October 16, 2018

That winner was vintage Odion Ighalo. The guy collected the patent for that '68' dribble from Papilo Kanu. On my small phone screen I was deceived as the cameraman – never mind the poor defenders. Finished with calm. Well done, lad. 5 goals in 2 games. Carry go abeg!! 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

— Calvin 'Emeka Onwuka (@CalvinEmeka) October 16, 2018

When you impress Nigerians, nobody in the world praises you better than them as you can see here.

Especially from we super eagle's fans, Odion Ighalo deserves some respect. Up Eagles! #LIBNGA @thenff

— Olanrewaju Bello (@Lanray45) October 16, 2018

https://twitter.com/MyClubFansNG/status/1052288543278608384?s=19

100 Retweets for Odion Ighalo #LIBNGA

— Shina Oludare 🇳🇬 (@sportingshina) October 16, 2018

Odion ighalo as done it again…man of the match.what a guy!

— Aborisade Ooreofe (@ABAMXY) October 16, 2018

Clear the way for Super Eagles… Who says there are no more minnows In football only if the big boys are sleeping… The Super Eagles are on fire 🔥…. Odion ighalo is on point #LIBNGA

— Alexander Lashinde (@alexylash) October 16, 2018

https://twitter.com/kay_klassy/status/1052290411774050305?s=19

Really now? Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are in the mix as well…

Odion Ighalo with 5 goals in his last 2 matches, Cristiano Ronaldo with 0 goals in his last 2 matches. Ighalo is the goat, Cristiano Ronaldo is the Asun.

— Zaddy (@UNCLE_AJALA) October 16, 2018

https://twitter.com/Ehiogieeddy/status/1052289465912307713?s=19

Odion Ighalo is the best player in the world right now… Argue with your keypads 😂

— GoddyWalker Esq 🇳🇬 (@ogar_godwin) October 16, 2018

Controversial Barca fan, Odion Ighalo is a beta finisher than Suarez..

— PitakwaBoy🇳🇬 (@Andre_Presh) October 16, 2018

https://twitter.com/OsasCruz/status/1052284225980956672?s=19

These Nigerians won’t mind Ighalo taking over as the President of Nigeria.

I will say it louder this time, Odion Ighalo for President…😀😅

— PitakwaBoy🇳🇬 (@Andre_Presh) October 16, 2018

https://twitter.com/waaaleblaze/status/1052284975813414917?s=19

Meanwhile, for this particular fan, Libya are paying for their sins against humanity.

Odion Ighalo, erujeje oko Libya. This one is for all the folks being sold in slavery in the underworld of Tripoli. #LIBNGA

— Lolade Adewuyi (@Jololade) October 16, 2018

Does Gernot Rohr deserve praise as well for the win? This Nigerian does not think so.

Gernot Rohr should give his match winning bonus to the excellent Odion Ighalo. He got him out of jail tonight . #LIBNGA #AFCON2019Q

— Segun Agbede (@SegunThePundit) October 16, 2018

And finally, after scoring more goals in these two games against Libya than he had prior to Saturday, are we seeing a rejuvenated Ighalo?

This lady has an answer…

I won't be wrong if I say Libya has awakened Odion Ighalo's Super Eagles career.
5 goals in 2 games against Libya within a week. 💃 @ighalojude 👌 👊 #LBYNGA #LIBNGA #AFCON2019Q #SoarSuperEagles #Team9jaStrong #NGA 🇳🇬

— Red Rose🌹Chelsea First Lady💎 (@Roseangel009) October 16, 2018

With that result, Nigeria has taken charge of Group E on nine points, one ahead of South Africa, who were held to a goalless draw by Seychelles.

Libya stay third, a further five points behind Nigeria, while Seychelles have just a point.