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AFCON 2019 golden boot winner, Odion Ighalo, has confirmed his retirement from the Super Eagles.
The striker who plays for a Chinese club made the announcement on Twitter, ending speculations over his status in the team. Immediately after John Mikel Obi announced his retirement, report went round that Ighalo had joined him but he immediately did confirm the development.
But confirming it on Friday, Ighalo, who won the golden boot at the just concluded African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2019 in Egypt, said it is now time for him to concentrate on club football and give the younger Super Eagles players a chance to grow.
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