Will ighalo be the first Nigerian to score for Man U as he is set to play his first match against Chelsea?

Will ighalo be the first Nigerian to score for Man U as he is set to play his first match against Chelsea?

Manchester United loanee Odion Ighalo has expressed his appreciation to the fans for their support and promised to give his best throughout his short spell at Old Trafford. United signed Ighalo on loan from Shanghai Shenhua on deadline day last month as they were desperately looking for a striker.

Ighalo is set to make his debut in the crunch clash against Chelsea on February 17 at Stamford Bridge (8pm).

The striker has been tipped to fill in for Marcus Rashford, who is expected to be sidelined until April with a double stress fracture to his back.

The Nigeria international has been described as a desperation move after the Red Devils failed to land the likes of Erling Braut Haaland, Timo Werner and Edinson Cavani.

However, the former Watford star has admitted that he is excited to be playing for a team he’s supported from his childhood.

The 30-year-old centre-forward also promised to give his best from the moment he puts on the shirt until his last day at the club.

Ighalo said: “Yes, I want to thank them so far for all the messages they have been sending since I signed for this team.

“I’m happy to be here, I’m happy to be a Man United player, I’m looking forward to the game and I promise to give my best from the first day I put on the jersey to the last day of my time here.

“I promise to add my own path to make sure the season finishes well for United. Thank you guys and God bless you.”