Watford Striker Odion Ighalo Passed Fit To Face Egypt

The rumours surrounding the fitness of Watford striker Odion Ighalo ended once and for all after the Nigeria international made his team’s starting line-up for the Premier League tie against Stoke City at the Vic.

For most part of this week, it had been suggested that he will not be in tip-top condition for the African Cup of Nations qualifying fixtures against Egypt, having picked up a minor muscle injury against Arsenal last weekend.

And Watford manager Quique Sánchez Flores fueled those speculations after admitting in his pre-match comments that Ighalo will need to undergo a late fitness test ahead of the game with the Potters.

The 26-year-old frontman has passed the tests with flying colours and has been handed his 29th Premier League start in a row by the Spanish gaffer.

Ighalo has not scored in the Premier League since he hit target against Newcastle United on January 23,2016.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel