Nigerian forward Umar Sadiq may be on the verge of making his UEFA Champions League debut with Spanish club Real Sociedad. They are scheduled to face Inter Milan in their Group C match on Wednesday, as reported by Iwitnesslive Sports Extra.
The team, often referred to as the White and Blues, will take on the Italian side at the Reale Arena in their inaugural match of the tournament. Inter Milan had made it to the final of last season’s competition, narrowly missing out to Manchester City. In contrast, Real Sociedad is making their return to the Champions League after a decade.
Sociedad secured their place in this season’s Champions League group stage due to their fourth-place finish in La Liga during the previous season, accumulating 71 points from 38 matches under the management of Imanol Alguacil.
The 2023/24 season marks Real Sociedad’s fifth appearance in the prestigious club competition, but it will be the Nigerian striker’s first.
Umar Sadiq, a 26-year-old forward, joined La Real from Almeria last season but had his campaign cut short due to a season-ending injury. Since recovering from the injury, Sadiq has participated in a total of 107 minutes over five La Liga matches and has been included in the Sociedad match-day squad for their encounter with Inter.
Sadiq, while recuperating from the injury in June, said he couldn’t wait to make his debut in the Champions League in the colors of Sociedad.
“The season has finished and #wechampionsleaguelikethat,” Sadiq wrote on Instagram.
“It gives me great pride to be part of this team, I’ve been here for some months but it seems like I’ve been here for lots of years, thanks to my teammates for making it easy for me even if it’s not easy.
“Thanks to the medical staff and my coaches for being beside me during my rehab and putting a smile on my face when I was feeling worried.
“That is what makes me understand that LA REAL is a family. Y’all are so special and I hope next year will be more special. See you soon.”
The striker now has the opportunity of making his debut against the Serie A club today.
