Manchester United new boy Odion Ighalo has been bowled over by the reaction to his loan move in his homeland of Nigeria.
Fans celebrated the news of the deadline-day deal by holding street parties and it seems there will be a huge patriotic focus on the striker when he pulls on the no.25 shirt for the first time, following the winter break.
It has been a whirlwind time for the African attacker but he admits he is boosted by the support from a country where the Reds have a fanatical following.
”Even in the street I grew up on, they are having parties, celebrating Ighalo signing for United!
“They sent me the video, I was just laughing and happy. Many of the people are supporting Man United and some of them are supporting some other teams in the Premier League, but they said they are changing to United now because of me. This club has a very big fan base in Nigeria. So I am happy about all of this and they are rooting for United from now on.”
