By Toju Sote
Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo has expressed his eagerness to play in the FIFA Club World Cup which will take place in Morocco.
The FIFA Club World Cup is set to hold in Morocco between February 1 and February 11.
Teams taking part in the tournament are Flamengo from the South American region, Real Madrid (Europe), Al-Hilal (Asia), Al Ahly (Africa), Seattle Sounders (North America), Auckland City (Australia) and Wydad Casablanca (Africa).
Ighalo is looking forward to participating in the competition with his club Al-Hilal.
“I am very happy,” Ighalo told FIFA.com
“We were waiting, looking forward to (the decision), hoping. We knew there were going to be some big games played in Morocco, so we’re really excited and looking forward to it.
“It’s always a big honour to play in these types of games against big teams. So we’re working hard and looking forward to the tournament. The atmosphere is always different in this type of tournament, and given what Morocco have achieved in the World Cup, you’re going to see a lot of people turn up for the games.”
Ighalo has racked up eight goals and one assist in 12 Saudi Pro League games this season.
