Al Hilal striker Odion Jude Ighalo scored a first half hat-trick to help his side beat Al Ahli SC in the Saudi Arabian league on Friday.
The Super Eagles forward who is enjoying his life in the Saudi first division scored in the 11th, 34th and 48th minutes to complete his hat-trick, sending a strong message to his opponents Ghana as preparations intensifies for the jellof derby against the Black Stars of Ghana.
Ghana host Nigeria on Friday in Kumasi in a crunch World Cup qualifying tie and Ighalo who is part of the travelling squad is in his best form.
The 32-year old has scored a whopping 19 league goals this season coupled with two assists which has already summed up as his best season season so far.
With Victor Osimhen also on course to challenge for a place in the attack next week for Nigeria, the Super Eagles are battle ready to entertain the 2,000 fans who will be travelling with the team to the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi next week.
