Sadiq battles Diaz for La Liga GOTM award

Umar Sadiq’s remarkable goal for Real Sociedad against Osasuna has earned him a nomination for the Spanish La Liga Goal of the Month Award for December, as reported by PUNCH Sports Extra. This nomination highlights Sadiq’s impressive return to form after overcoming an injury that sidelined him for a significant part of the previous season.JAMB Portal

Sadiq, who made a notable comeback on November 26, demonstrated his skills by scoring a stunning 25-yard goal, contributing to Real Sociedad’s 2-1 victory over Sevilla. This goal, marked as his first for the club since September 3, 2022, showcased his striking ability and marked a significant moment in his career.

Competing for the Goal of the Month alongside Sadiq are Brahim Diaz’s strike against Villarreal and Aitor Ruibal’s goal versus Real Madrid. This nomination places Sadiq in esteemed company, recognizing the quality of his performance in the league.InformationGuideNigeria

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In addition to his club success, Sadiq has also been recognized at the international level. He has been included in Jose Peseiro’s 41-man provisional squad for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. If he makes the final squad, as is widely expected, he will join a competitive group of Nigerian forwards, including Victor Osimhen, Victor Boniface, Cyriel Dessers, Emmanuel Dennis, Terem Moffi, and Paul Onuachu.JAMB Result

Sadiq’s potential involvement in the AFCON is also backed by former Super Eagles coach, Samson Siasia, who believes he could play a crucial role for Nigeria in the tournament. The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, set to take place in Ivory Coast from January 13 to February 11, will see Nigeria in Group A alongside host Equatorial Guinea and Guinea-Bissau.

Sadiq’s nomination for the Goal of the Month and his probable participation in the AFCON are testaments to his skill and resilience, marking him as a player to watch in both Spanish football and the international arena.

Siasia believes Sadiq is the man Peseiro should build his strike force around at the tournament.

“Sadiq (Umar) is very good,” Siasia told the Africa Interviews.NYSC Portal

“They need to give him a chance and give him the kind of confidence he needs. Then he’s going to surprise. We see him playing in his club and he’s doing very well. He can do the same thing here (with the Eagles team).”

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