Ex-Super Eagles Striker, Jude Odion Ighalo has been ranked as the second-richest African footballer under or aged 30 in the English Premier League. 
The ranking done by The Sunday Times, placed Mohammad Salah of Egypt as the richest U-30 African player in the EPL.
With a net worth of £114m, Gareth Bale rated as the richest sports star aged 30 and below, followed by Anthony Joshua who is the only non-footballer on the list.
Ighalo was estimated to have £18m wealth while Mo Salah has an estimated £19m net worth.
On the overall ranking, the Manchester United striker placed joint-15 alongside Aaron Ramsey (Juventus), Danny Welbeck (Watford), and Jack Wilshere (West Ham).
The striker is estimated to have a staggering £18m wealth with his substantial £300,000-a-week wage at his parent club Shanghai Shenhua.
According to reports, United is contributing £130,000-a-week towards the former Watford striker’s wages.
Wealthiest sports stars in 2020 aged 30 and under:
1. Gareth Bale – £114m
2. Anthony Joshua – £107m
3. Paul Pogba – £50m
4= Kevin de Bruyne – £34m
4= David de Gea – £34m
6. Raheem Sterling – £28m
7. N’Golo Kante – £25m
8. Harry Kane – £24m
9. Daniel Sturridge – £22m
10. Jordan Henderson – £21m
11= Anthony Martial – £20m
11= Virgil van Dijk – £20m
13= Mohamed Salah – £19m
13= Luke Shaw – £19m
15= Odion Ighalo – £18m
15= Aaron Ramsey – £18m
15= Danny Welbeck – £18m
15= Jack Wilshere – £18m
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