Odion Ighalo dedicates first-ever goal for Man United to late sister; watch video

Manchester United’s recent winter transfer window signing Odion Ighalo scored his first goal for Red Devils on Thursday night (Friday according to IST). Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side scored five past Club Brugge to secure ir spot in Round of 16 of Europa League. In a heartwarming gesture, Ighalo dedicated his first goal to his late sister.

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Man United vs Club Brugge highlights: Bru Fernandes scores a penalty before Ighalo goal

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side received a penalty after a shot from Scott McTominay was blocked through Simon Deli’s arm. Bru Fernandes displayed great composure to net it in 27th minute. Odion Ighalo scored his maiden goal for Man United in 34th minute of game, after a great effort from Juan Mata to get into box, only to cut it back towards Ighalo. striker was quick to react and hit it past Miglet for first Ighalo goal ever scored at Man United.

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Man United vs Club Brugge highlights: Ighalo goal dedicated to late sister

Ighalo dedicated his first goal to his sister who had died last year. He displayed a t-shirt with his sister’s im imprinted along with date of her death. He pointed towards im while dedicating his maiden Ighalo goal to her. Scott McTominay, who had returned from an injury, struck United’s third goal of night from edge of box in 41st minute followed by Fred netting in after great work from Jesse Lingard in 82nd minute. Fred doubled his goal tally of night when he scored in injury time of game, taking United’s aggregate score to 6-1 in two legs.

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Man United vs Club Brugge highlights: Solskjaer's side win tie 6-1

In previous leg of tie, Man United had to settle with a draw. Emmanuel Dennis scored for Club Brugge in 15th minute of game. However, Anthony Martial equalised for Red Devils in 36th minute of game. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side will next play against Everton on Sunday in Premier League.

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