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Ighalo: Ezeji faults Manchester United boss Solskjaer for not having faith in Nigerian star

Former Nigeria striker Victor Ezeji has blamed Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer over how he had utilised Odion Ighalo during his loan spell at the club.

The 31-year-old arrived on loan from Shanghai Shenhua in January as a replacement for Marcus Rashford’s long-term injury and made an instant impact particularly in the FA Cup and Europa League, scoring four goals. He also impressed in cameos in the Premier League.

Football activities were put on hold in March due to the coronavirus pandemic and Ighalo’s contract was extended until January 2021 so he could see out the 2019-20 season.