Odion Ighalo scores and assist as Al Hilal book Saudi Kings Cup semi-final spot

Nigeria international Odion Ighalo has continued his impressive form in front of goal as Al-Hilal picked up a comfortable 3-1 victory against Al-Fateh in the Saudi Kings Cup.

Ighalo scored the third goal of the game, as Al-Hilal knocked out Al-Namothaji in the single-leg quarter-final clash.

The Blue Eagles were handed penalty just 17th minute into the game, and Mohammed Kano stepped up and finds the back of the net.

Ten minutes later,  Mourad Batna set up Firas Al-Buraikan to level the affairs. At the start of the second half, Al Hilal reclaimed their lead after a red-hot Ighalo square play to Michael, who tapped in from close range.

With six minutes of regular time remaining, Ighalo extend the lead and also seal the win after combining for a well-planned team goal assisted by Mohammed Al-Burayk.

Al Hilal will take on Al Ittihad in the semi-finals on 22nd April 2023. In his last two games for Al Hilal, Ighalo has scored three goals and eight in his last five fixtures in all competitions.

The former Watford and Manchester United striker has found the back of the net 11 times in 15 league games.