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.
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.
