Footballer Odion Ighalo and his twin sister Akhere, have received heartfelt prayers from their mother as they marked their 36th birthday.
The emotional moment was captured in a video posted by the Ighalo Academy on Instagram on Monday, showing their mother, fondly called Mum ‘Nene’, laying hands on the twins as she poured out passionate prayers for their well-being.
The caption read: “A very emotional moment for Odion and his twin sister as mom prayed from her heart for them. What else can you ask for?”
In the video, their mother thanked God for keeping them alive and asked for continued protection, divine favour and success in their endeavours.
The scene touched many social media users, with several praising the family’s bond and faith.
Fans and well-wishers also took to the comment section to celebrate the footballer and his sister, describing the moment as inspiring and powerful.
Odion Ighalo, who turned 36, is known not just for his achievements on the field but also for his devotion to family and faith values.
The footballer was previously married to Sonia Ighalo.
Their union, which produced three children, ended in 2022 amid public speculation and social media drama.
Although the former couple have since gone their separate ways, they continue to co-parent their children.
