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Ighalo reveals how he supported boyhood club Manchester United in Lagos slum Ajegunle

Ahead of Sunday's Manchester derby at Old Trafford, the Nigerian forward discussed how his love for the Red Devils started

Odion Ighalo's love for Manchester United knows no bounds with the forward admitting when he was a youngster he would save his lunch money to be able to afford to watch their matches at a viewing centre.

The 30-year-old who has three goals already to his name since his temporary move from Shanghai Shenhua in January, grew up in a slum in Lagos State - Southwestern part of Nigeria, and he is happy to be living his dream at Old Trafford.