La Liga

Super Eagles’ Umar Sadiq enters Almeria record books

The Nigerian international led his side to their fourth league triumph on the bounce on Friday night, elevating himself further into the club’s rich history

Super Eagles striker Umar Sadiq was at his magnificent best as he provided a stunning assist before scoring a fine header to inspire Almeria to a dominant 3-1 win over Fuenlabrada on Friday.

Sadiq showed some tenacity to win the ball back from an opponent before making a superb run and delivering a delicious lob for Arnau Puigmal to smash home the opener on the half-hour mark. The visitors equalised five minutes later in what was a rare foray forward.

Sadiq, though, restored the Rojiblancos’ lead in the 66th minute and Dyego Sousa added some gloss to the scoreline 12 minutes later.

But it was Sadiq’s goal that found its way into the record books, as it made the Nigerian forward Almeria’s first-ever player to score in four consecutive league games.

The 25-year-old has been in top form since his return from the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, finding the back of the net against Ibiza, Malaga, and Mirandes (twice), before his second-half strike versus Fuenlabrada.

Sadiq’s latest effort is his 36th goal in all competitions for Almeria, pushing him into the club’s top eight all-time highest goalscorer list.

The former AS Roma starlet is still 21 goals behind club great Raúl Sánchez (57 goals). Argentine forward Leonardo Ulloa is in second place (48), Spaniards José Ortiz (47) and Soriano (46) follow while ex-Nigeria international Kalu Uche (45) completes the top five.

This post was last modified on February 26, 2022 11:19 am

Imhons Erons

Share
Published by
Imhons Erons

Recent Posts

Report: Carrick’s Middlesbrough nears signing of Super Eagles star

EFL Championship side Middlesbrough are reportedly closing in on the signature of Super Eagles attacker… Read More

7 hours ago

John Terry vs Roberto Carlos: What ex-Chelsea captain said to Mikel Obi after star-studded performance

Former Chelsea captain John Terry has hailed John Mikel Obi’s performance after their star-studded charity… Read More

10 hours ago

Kazeem Olaigbe: Rennes close to signing ex-Southampton lad caught between Nigeria & Belgium

French club Rennes are closing in on the signing of Cercle Brugge winger Kazeem Olaigbe,… Read More

15 hours ago

Chelsea and Borussia Dortmund begin negotiations for exciting Nigerian midfielder

Borussia Dortmund have taken a significant step in their pursuit of Chelsea midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka,… Read More

16 hours ago

Relegation dogfight: Aribo and Onuachu score to help Southampton steal big win at Ipswich

Super Eagles stars Joe Aribo and Paul Onuachu were the difference makers for Southampton as… Read More

17 hours ago

Sevilla head coach reveals shocking updates about the future of two Nigerian strikers

Sevilla head coach, Garcia Pimienta, has spoken about the future of Super Eagles striker, Kelechi… Read More

18 hours ago