Footballers in top-flight leagues are among the highest-paid professionals worldwide, earning substantial amounts of money weekly.
For many African players in these leagues, their earnings allow them to support themselves and their families back home. Some of them occasionally share glimpses of their lavish residences on social media.
Notable examples include Asamoah Gyan‘s impressive residence known as “The Basilica” and Togolese star Emmanuel Adebayor’s luxurious home, which have captured the attention of social media users.
Nigerian star Odion Ighalo also offered a limited tour of his multimillion-dollar mansion to journalist Oma Akatugba. Ighalo revealed that he conceived the idea of building such a house during his time at Watford, even though he did not have the funds at that time. It took several years before he had enough money to turn his dream into reality.
Ighalo, who enjoys staying indoors, designed his house, named Ighalo Residence, to meet all his needs without having to leave often. Located in the suburbs of Lekki, south-east of Lagos, he has resided there since its official opening in 2020.
He first showcased parts of the mansion in 2022, revealing its impressive features, including a swimming pool, sauna, football pitch, and basketball court, among other outdoor amenities.