Nigeria's Odion Ighalo was the top scorer in 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying with seven goalsNigeria international striker Odion Ighalo has revealed he turned down a move to European giants Barcelona in January to continue his career in the Chinese Super League (CSL). The club wanted a striker with La Liga experience and someone who understands Spanish football," Ighalo told BBC Sport. "We rejected it, it was an easy decision to make and I chose to stay in China by joining Shanghai Shenhua on a longer contract," Ighalo added. Ighalo insists he has no regrets over his decision to snub Barcelona and sign a three-year deal at Shanghai Shenhua as he believes he had to adopt a long-term plan for his career. "I have no regrets or whatsoever because I am happy at Shanghai Shenhua.

Source: BBC March 29, 2019 17:20 UTC