Umar Sadiq’s impressive goal for Real Sociedad against Osasuna is in contention for the Spanish La Liga Goal of The Month Award for December, according to IWITNESSLIVE Sports.
After returning to full action following a lengthy injury absence, Sadiq marked his comeback on November 26 with a stunning 25-yard effort, contributing to Real Sociedad’s 2-1 victory over Sevilla.
This goal, scored on November 26, is especially significant as it marked Sadiq’s first for Real Sociedad since September 3, 2022. His nomination places him in competition with Brahim Diaz’s strike against Villarreal and Aitor Ruibal’s goal against Real Madrid.
Sadiq was included in Jose Peseiro’s 41-man provisional squad for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations and barring any last-minute decision, the former Almeria star is expected to make the final squad list for the tournament.
He is expected to compete against the likes of Victor Osimhen, Victor Boniface, Cyriel Dessers, Emmanuel Dennis, Terem Moffi, Paul Onuachu for a place in the final squad.
Meanwhile, former Super Eagles coach, Samson Siasia has backed Sadiq to be crucial for Nigeria at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
The AFCON kicks off in Ivory Coast from January 13 to February 11 with the Eagles drawn against the host Equatorial Guinea and Guinea-Bissau in Group A of the tournament.
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.
“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).”
