Spanish La Liga side, Granada, have named one of the entrances to their new stadium after Super Eagles forward, Odion Ighalo.
The Nigerian international alongside, Diego Mainz, Roberto Fernandez and Allan Nyom are the beneficiaries of this gesture from the Spanish topflight side.
The club said that they found it easy to name four of their stadium entrances after these players for helping them progress to the Spanish La Liga in 2011.
The entrance was decorated with the picture of Ighalo and one other player and was named "Heroes' Ascent" in the New Stadium Los Carmenes.
Jose Aurelio Hernandez, Director of Business Development of Caja Rural de Granada, said: "It was an easy decision to sponsor the gate, first because our organisation is clearly grenadine, and also by reason of the heroes of the ascent, because they refer to a historic feat, as more than a sports achievement it is a social achievement for the whole city."
Vice President of the organisation, Javier Jimenez, also offered a few words: "After so many years without being in First and Second Division, was right to recall an important moment as was the 2009/2010 and 2010/2011 season when we got the two promotions ".
Mayor of Granada José Torres Hurtado added: "The four players are the example of those who have made possible the Granada CF is in the First Division, but we must also thank and acknowledge this team and Enrique Pina Gino Pozzo and especially the fans of Granada CF." African football
Granada Named Stadium Gate After Odion ighalo
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