Watford striker, Odion Ighalo, has been named PFA Championship Fans’ Player of the month for January.
Little wonder, since the former Udinese striker, who joined from Granada in the summer, he managed to bang six goals in just two games last month.
The Nigerian international had to wait two months before being allowed to grasp the chance he has taken with both hands and feet.
Meanwhile, Watford Head Coach, Slavisa Jokanovic, described Ighalo as “the perfect example” for his teammates and other professionals.
Ighalo’s work ethic is something which impresses his manager as much as the goals he provides for the team.
Jokanovic says: “He is a quality player who works very hard. Since I arrived sometimes I use him or sometimes I don’t.
“However I use him, whether it is 10 minutes, bringing him on at half time or starting him, he always works like a professional, an adult man.”
The Nigerian struck twice in the 5-0 win over Charlton before doubling up against Blackpool as he hit four in the 7-2 win, which kept the Seasiders treading water in the Championship.
Ighalo was also on target in the 3-1 defeat to Huddersfield and has now joins fans’ favourite Troy Deeney on 11 goals for the season as the Hornets push for promotion.
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