Odion Ighalo will head to the AFCON in Cameroon as top scorer in Saudi Arabia after he fired his 10th goal of the season for Al Shabab to come within a point of leaders Al Ittihad courtesy of a 3-1 home win.
Ighalo, 32, was Man of the Match with a goal and an assist against Al Taawon Monday night.
He opened scoring after 24 minutes and ensured a comfortable home win when he provided the assist for his team’s third goal eight minutes from time.
Al Shabab now have 28 points from 14 matches, a point behind Al Ittihad, who also have a game in hand.
