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 […]

Valencia and Premier League Clubs Eye Cameroon's Yvan Neyou as contract nears end Africans Abroad archives Cameroon Football Foreign Leagues Latest News Transfers & Rumours

Valencia and Premier League Clubs Eye Cameroon’s Yvan Neyou as contract nears end

Cameroonian midfielder Yvan Neyou, currently with Spanish side CD Leganés, is attracting significant interest from clubs in Spain and England as his contract approaches its June expiration. Valencia CF is reportedly leading the chase, with Premier League outfits Crystal Palace and Fulham also monitoring the situation. Germain Tiko Messina, a former Cameroonian international and product […]

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 striker Sadiq Umar rescues a point for Valencia against Rayo Vallecano Africans Abroad archives Football Foreign Leagues Latest News Nigeria

Nigerian striker Sadiq Umar rescues a point for Valencia against Rayo Vallecano

Nigerian forward Sadiq Umar struck late to secure a 1-1 draw for Valencia against Rayo Vallecano at the Estadio de Vallecas on Saturday, preserving his side’s unbeaten streak in La Liga. Trailing to a first-half own goal by César Tárrega, Valencia appeared headed for defeat until Sadiq, introduced in the 66th minute, found the net […]

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 […]

Guinean defender Mouctar Diakhaby leads Valencia to memorable win over Real Madrid Africans Abroad archives Features & Interviews Football Foreign Leagues Guinea Latest News

Guinean defender Mouctar Diakhaby leads Valencia to memorable win over Real Madrid

Mouctar Diakhaby played a pivotal role in Valencia’s 2-1 victory over Real Madrid in La Liga on Saturday, scoring the opening goal and helping inspire one of the most significant wins of the club’s season. The Guinean international struck early, giving Valencia a shock lead just moments after Real Madrid missed a golden opportunity to […]

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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