Nigeria striker Odion Ighalo makes scoring debut for Al Wehda against Al Taee

By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde

Nigerian forward, Jude Odion Ighalo scored his first-ever goal for Saudi Arabian Professional League side, Al Wehda as his new team earned a 3-0 win against Al Taee on Thursday.

The visitor opened the scoring in the 34th minute from the penalty spot as Moroccan midfielder, Faycal Fajr coolly converted a penalty to give his side the lead.

Saudi defender, Saeed Al Muwallad doubled the lead for Al Wehda in the 62nd minute before the introduction of Ighalo by the coach in the 86th minute.

The former Manchester United forward increased his side in the additional minute of the second half.

The goal was his first for the club during his first game for the team after replacing Hussein Al Eisa in the 86th minute.

He joined Al Wehda from another Saudi side, Al Hilal after scoring 19 league goals in 27 games last season.

Al Wehda occupy the fifth position on the log with six points after three games.

They will next face Al Ittihad on August 28 in another league match.