Nwankwo Kanu took to social media to heap praise on Watford striker Odion Ighalo.

The former Arsenal, West Bromwich Albion and Portsmouth forward was proud of his fellow Nigerian following Ighalo's brace in Sunday's 3-0 victory over Liverpool.

26-year-old Ighalo fired home in the 15th minute to give the Hornets a two-goal lead at Vicarage Road before heading home Valon Behrami's cross on 85 minutes to take his season tally to 12 goals.

After yet another stellar showing, Ighalo was adulated by Kanu for his again finding the back of the net for the Hertfordshire club.

Well done and keep banging the goals .goal machine God bless you and we are proud of you#Ighalo #judepic.twitter.com/opMpg2KcKr
— Kanu Nwankwo (@papilokanu) December 20, 2015