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.