Odion Ighalo’s maiden Manchester United goal sent Twitter into a frenzy after the Nigerian fired past Simon Mignolet.
The Nigerian, who was drafted in to aid the Red Devils’ injury crisis, got his first start in the Europa League against Club Brugge.
He found the net after converting from a close range thanks to Juan Mata’s assist in the 5-0 triumph.
But Twitter didn't seem to be concerned about Fred's brace as they flooded social media to praise the former Watford man.
Yaaayyyy!
— Yul Edochie (@YulEdochie) February 27, 2020
Our brother @ighalojude has scored his first goal.
Oya Ighalo supporters start sending account number.
If you receive the weekend pepper confirm it on twitter oo.
The first Nigerian to play for #MUFC ✅
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) February 27, 2020
The first Nigerian to score for #MUFC ✅
🇳🇬 @IghaloJude ❤️ pic.twitter.com/oyM4ZCAE8U
On behalf of the whole Naija, abeg open your Instagram comments today @ighalojude. I take God beg you 😭
— Ebuka Obi-Uchendu (@Ebuka) February 27, 2020
BREAKING!!!
— Wale Adetona (@iSlimfit) February 27, 2020
The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared a Public Holiday tomorrow, Friday 28th February in celebration of Odion Ighalo's first goal at Manchester United!
🇳🇬 Odion Ighalo 🤗
— UEFA Europa League (@EuropaLeague) February 27, 2020
✅ First Manchester United start
✅ First Manchester United goal#UEL pic.twitter.com/R6iM0w6WM3
Ighalo scored his first goal for Man Utd and Nigerians are pleased regardless of the club we support...Ighalo is our own!💚
— Lamarr ❁ (@Kinglamarr___) February 27, 2020
Ighalo scores his first goal for @ManUtd. Ig😇 👍🏻
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) February 27, 2020
Goals in Europa league this season
— valking♔ (@_valkiing) February 27, 2020
Ronaldo: 0
Messi: 0
Ighalo: 1
I know my goat 🐐
Man United have never lost a game in which Ighalo scored in the first half. #ighalofc pic.twitter.com/RAM80SA0P5
— Hyginus Uzobuife (@McGenius19) February 27, 2020
Dear @rioferdy5, are you still doubting Ighalo's quality?
— Shina Oludare (@sportingshina) February 27, 2020
Ighalo has scored is first Utd goal
— KingMax👑 (@Haboye_Cassano) February 27, 2020
Ighalo has scored is first Utd goal
Ighalo has scored is first Utd goal
Ighalo has scored is first Utd goal
Ighalo has scored is first Utd goal
Ighalo has scored is first Utd goal
Ighalo has scored is first Utd goal#ighalofc
Im not a Man Utd fan, but a Nigerian fan, therefore I’m so happy for Ighalo 🇳🇬 https://t.co/rMoQNJbHic
— Mohammed Jammal (@whitenigerian) February 27, 2020
Congratulations Odion Jude Ighalo for a successful opening of your goals account with Manchester United..
— KNOXPETE (@KNOXTAINMENT) February 27, 2020
More Goals.. More Celebrations.. pic.twitter.com/vFrFhTua92