Real Sociedad omit Nigerian striker Umar Sadiq from Japan tour amid transfer speculation Africans Abroad archives Football Foreign Leagues Latest News Nigeria Transfers & Rumours

Real Sociedad omit Nigerian striker Umar Sadiq from Japan tour amid transfer speculation

Umar Sadiq has been excluded from Real Sociedad’s pre-season tour of Japan, fuelling speculation that the Nigerian striker’s time at the La Liga club may be drawing to a close. The 28-year-old forward, who joined Sociedad from Almería in 2022 for €20 million, has struggled to establish himself at the Basque side, enduring an injury-plagued […]

Valencia: Nigerian striker Umar Sadiq confirms departure after five-month loan spell Africans Abroad archives Features & Interviews Football Foreign Leagues Latest News Nigeria Transfers & Rumours

Valencia: Nigerian striker Umar Sadiq confirms departure after five-month loan spell

Nigerian forward Umar Sadiq has confirmed that he will be leaving Valencia at the conclusion of the current season, bringing an end to his short-term loan with the Spanish club. The 27-year-old arrived at the Mestalla in January from Real Sociedad and made 16 appearances across all competitions, netting five goals during his brief stint […]

Valencia CF opts not to activate Umar Sadiq's permanent transfer option Africans Abroad archives Features & Interviews Football Foreign Leagues Latest News Nigeria

Valencia CF opts not to activate Umar Sadiq’s permanent transfer option

Valencia CF has decided against triggering the €9 million purchase option for Nigerian striker Umar Sadiq, concluding his loan spell from Real Sociedad. Despite his pivotal role in the club’s survival bid, scoring six goals in 19 La Liga appearances, financial constraints and strategic priorities influenced the decision. Sadiq’s arrival in January provided a much-needed […]

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Senegalese trio nominated for La Liga’s Best African Player Award

Youssouf Sabaly, Pathé Ciss, and Pape Gueye have been shortlisted among 20 contenders for the 2023/24 La Liga African Player of the Season award, placing Senegal firmly at the heart of one of the league’s most competitive accolades. The trio of Senegalese internationals have each delivered standout performances this season for their respective clubs. Sabaly, […]

Qatari clubs set sights on Nigerian striker Umar Sadiq amid Valencia loan success Africans Abroad archives Countries Football Latest News Nigeria Transfers & Rumours

Nigerian striker Umar Sadiq facing uncertain Valencia future ahead of summer window

Nigerian striker Umar Sadiq is facing an uncertain future at Valencia ahead of the summer transfer window. The forward is currently on loan at Valencia from fellow La Liga club Real Sociedad. Sadiq was signed by Real Sociedad for €20m in August 2022 and became the club’s most expensive acquisition Despite arriving with a huge […]

Qatari clubs set sights on Nigerian striker Umar Sadiq amid Valencia loan success Africans Abroad archives Football Foreign Leagues Latest News Nigeria Transfers & Rumours

Qatari clubs set sights on Nigerian striker Umar Sadiq amid Valencia loan success

Umar Sadiq’s resurgence in La Liga has sparked significant transfer interest from Qatar as several clubs in the Gulf region look to lure the Nigerian striker away from Spain with lucrative offers. Currently on loan at Valencia CF from Real Sociedad, Sadiq has rediscovered his form after a prolonged spell on the sidelines due to […]

Nigerian international Umar Sadiq opens up on Real Sociedad setback and Valencia revival Africans Abroad archives Football Foreign Leagues Latest News Nigeria

Nigerian international Umar Sadiq opens up on Real Sociedad setback and Valencia revival

Umar Sadiq has spoken candidly about the difficult chapter he endured at Real Sociedad, reflecting on how injury derailed his momentum and led to a prolonged struggle for form and confidence. The Nigerian international arrived at Real Sociedad from UD Almería with high hopes and immediate impact. He marked his debut with a goal against […]

Valencia edge Sevilla as Nigerian duo Umar Sadiq and Chidera Ejuke impress in narrow win Africans Abroad archives Football Foreign Leagues Latest News Nigeria

Valencia edge Sevilla as Nigerian duo Umar Sadiq and Chidera Ejuke impress in narrow win

Valencia extended their winning run to three matches with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Sevilla at the Mestalla, as Nigerian internationals Umar Sadiq and Chidera Ejuke played key roles in the La Liga encounter. The decisive moment came deep into first-half stoppage time, when Javi Garcia found the back of the net to hand Valencia […]

Nigerian striker Umar Sadiq wins La Liga Goal of the Month Award for March Africans Abroad archives Features & Interviews Football Foreign Leagues Latest News Nigeria

Nigerian striker Umar Sadiq wins La Liga Goal of the Month Award for March

Umar Sadiq has been awarded La Liga’s Goal of the Month for March 2025, with his stunning strike for Valencia CF against Osasuna earning him the accolade. The Nigerian forward claims the trophy for the first time, succeeding Real Betis’ Romain Perraud as the most recent recipient. Sadiq, who has been an integral part of […]

Nigeria’s Umar Sadiq revitalizes Valencia’s survival hopes Africans Abroad archives Features & Interviews Football Foreign Leagues Latest News

Nigeria’s Umar Sadiq revitalizes Valencia’s survival hopes

Umar Sadiq’s resurgence at Valencia is proving instrumental in the club’s fight to avoid relegation, with the Nigerian striker rediscovering his form since joining on loan from Real Sociedad. A Fresh Start at Mestalla Sadiq arrived at Real Sociedad in 2022 but struggled to make an impact, hampered by a serious injury and limited playing […]

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