Odion Ighalo sees Al-Hilal coach sacked following club World Cup exit

Niyi Iyanda 22:12 - 14 February 2022

Odion Ighalo

Portuguese manager Leonardo Jardim has been sacked by Al-Hilal.

In response to a poor showing at the Club World Cup, Al-Hilal has reportedly dismissed head coach Leonardo Jardim.

The Saudi Professional Football League outfit could only win one of their three games at the competition - losing the other two.

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The 4-0 loss to Al-ahly was Jardim's final game in charge.

Jardim was appointed on a one-year contract in June 2021 and despite leading the club to a fourth AFC Champions League title in November, as well as the Saudi Super Cup in January, the Portuguese boss has been asked to leave.

Despite the upheaval at the club Ighalo will do well to remain focused. The Super Eagles striker has been in great form since the beginning of the new year and even scored a goal at the just concluded Club World Cup.