Super Eagles striker denies injury reports

Steve Dede 14:05 - 15 March 2016

Odion Ighalo and Troy Deeney celebrating a Watford goal against Arsenal on Sunday, March 13

Ighalo is a major part of the Super Eagles that will face Egypt in a two-leg clash for the 2017 African Cup of Nations qualifiers

Ighalo is a major part of the Super Eagles that will face Egypt in a two-leg clash for the 2017 African Cup of Nations qualifiers.

The inform striker netted for Watford in their 2-1 win at Arsenal as they shocked the Gunners to qualify for the semi-final of the FA Cup.

After the game, reports emerged that the striker was injured during the game, but the 26-year-old has denied it.

"It's not true that I was injured. I was taken off as a precautionary measure by the coach who didnt't want to risk anything.‎ There’s nothing to be worried about as I'm fit,” Ighalo told .

"We know what is at stake and we will not disappoint. We have to win to brighten our chances and personally, I believe to qualify for the Nations Cup is top priority for us," he added.