NFF Commiserates With Watford Star Ighalo Over Death Of Father

The Nigeria Football Body NFF has commiserated with Watford striker Odion Ighalo following the death of his father in the early hours of Monday, April 25.

Paul Ighalo had complained of being weak before the cold hands of death snatched him away from his family.

Tragic Odion Ighalo suffered a shattering post-script to Wembley defeat when his father Paul died hours later.

Ighalo posted a blank picture in all-black on Twitter with the words “R.I.P. Daddy” after learning of his father's death overnight.

Nigerian international, who fired a late chance narrowly over the top in the Hornets' 2-1 FA Cup semi-final defeat by Crystal Palace, confirmed: “I lost my father in the early hours of today.
"It is a very painful loss.”

The NFF said, “Our thoughts at this time are with the family of @NGSuperEagles striker @ighalojude whose Father Paul just passed on. May his soul RIP, ” the Nigerian Federation Federation tweeted on Monday.

The 26-year-old Ighalo represented Nigeria at U20 and U23 level before making his debut for the Super Eagles. 

He was in action on Sunday afternoon as the Hornets failed to qualify for the final of the FA Cup, losing 2-1 to Crystal Palace at Wembley. His 16 goals this season fired Watford to Premier League safety, has told the club he intends to play on for the rest of the season, subject to funeral arrangements for his father back home in Lagos.

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