Mother of former Super Eagles striker, Martina has said her son will never play for the Nigeria again as his brother also hinted that the Manchester United striker is not considering a return.
According to a Radio Programme monitored yesterday, Ighalo’s 75-year-old mother, Martina said that even if her son is contemplating a return to the national team, she will not accept.
Martina who celebrated her birthday on March 10 revealed that the family had a tough time after the 2018 FIFA World Cup, saying the entire family was threatened.
“He is yet to mention anything like coming back to the national team to me, even if he wants to, I cannot allow him,” Mrs Ighalo said.
“He received a lot of criticism in 2018, a lot of threats, they threaten the entire family.”
Ighalo has made an impressive start to life since arriving at Old Trafford scoring three goals in his first seven appearances and Nigerians are calling for a return.
In the same Radio Programme, the footballer’s brother, Moses Ighalo thanked Nigerians for the immense show of love for the family since the player joined United.
He however added that the player is yet to hint the family whether he is considering a return to the national team, adding that all his brother wants now is to focus on his career at Old Trafford.
“Well, I have to thank Nigerians for the support Odion has received since joining United which was his boyhood dream club. The goodwill has been massive and the entire family appreciate it.
“For now, Ighalo has not hinted me or the rest of the family as regards coming out of international retirement.
All his focus, for now is doing well at United and we are all praying for him to succeed,” he explained.
