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Umar Sadiq to Miss The Rest of Laliga Campaign as He Suffers Injury Blow

14Sep

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Umar Sadiq to Miss The Rest of Laliga Campaign as He Suffers Injury Blow

Umar Sadiq has sustained an injury and will undergo surgery on Thursday as announced by Laliga Club, Real Sociedad. See Also: Umar Sadiq Seals Late Move from Almeria to Real Sociedad The Club announced on Monday that the Nigerian striker suffered a rupture of his anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee. Sadiq had come off injured during Real Sociedad’s 2-1 defeat against Getafe on Sunday. In a statement, the Club said: “After suffering a rupture of his anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee, Sadiq Umar will undergo surgery on 15th September in Vitoria, with Dr. Mikel Sánchez taking control of the procedure". Sadiq will miss the rest of the campaign as a result of the injury. Source: Daily Post

Umar Sadiq Seals Late Move from Almeria to Real Sociedad

Super Eagles forward, Umar Sadiq, has joined Laliga Club, Real Sociedad from Spanish side UD Almeria on the deadline day of the transfer market. The 25-year-old signed a six-year contract and will put on a jersey tagged number 25 at the club. See Also: Umar Sadiq Scores His First Goal of the Season in Almeria’s Draw at Elche The Spanish Club acquired the striker with a sum of €20m plus €6m in variables. “Sociedad has reached an agreement with UD Almería for the transfer of Sadiq Umar. La Real, in turn, has reached an agreement with the player until the end of the 27-28 season. He will wear number 25,” reads a statement on the club’s official website. Umar Sadiq scored a total of 41 goals for Almeria after joining the club in 2020. Source: Daily Post

Umar Sadiq Scores His First Goal of the Season in Almeria’s Draw at Elche

Nigerian Forward, Umar Sadiq scored his first Laliga goal of the season for Almeria against Elche as both teams shared points on Monday Night. The Foward featured for Nigeria in the 2021 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) competition. See Also: 2022 U-20 WWC: Why Falconets Crashed Out Against Netherlands – Danjuma In the 23rd minute of the match, Sadiq opened the scoresheet as he put Almeria Ahead in the game but Allex Collado later equalized for Elche in the 30th minute. The game finally ended in a draw leaving Almeria without a win from their two opening matches of the new season. The Spanish club will host Sevilla this coming Saturday. Source: Daily Post