'Real Madrid were interested in signing me' - Ajax hero Finidi reveals how dream move collapsed
Published: September 29, 2022
Former Super Eagles, Ajax Amsterdam and Ipswich Town elegant winger Finidi George has revealed why he did not wear the famous white jerseys of Real Madrid despite the interest shown by the European champions during his playing days. The current head coach of two-time African club champions Enyimba Football Club of Aba...
Chukwueze back in training with Villarreal after withdrawing from Nigeria's September games
Published: September 29, 2022
Samuel Chukwueze is back in training with La Liga outfit Villarreal ahead of their upcoming game against Cadiz, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The 2015 FIFA U17 World Cup-winning winger withdrew from the Nigeria squad for their friendlies with the Algerian national teams, citing injury. In truth, Chukwueze had been st...
Former Atletico Madrid youth teamer Otubanjo nominated for UECL Goal of the Week
Published: September 16, 2022
Former Nigeria youth international Yusuf Otubanjo has been nominated for the official UEFA Europa Conference League Goal of the Week for his brilliant strike in FC Pyunik's clash against ŠK Slovan Bratislava on Thursday night.   His goal aided FC Pyunik to a 2-0 win over SK Slovan Bratislava at Vazgen Sargs...
Real Sociedad's Nigeria international striker undergoes successful surgery
Published: September 15, 2022
Real Sociedad's Nigeria striker Umar Sadiq underwent surgery on Thursday morning, the La Liga club have informed through their official website.   Sadiq suffered a right knee sprain during the first half of the La Liga match against Getafe and after tests were carried out he was diagnosed with a rupture of t...
Real Madrid central defender sends message to injured Super Eagles star
Published: September 13, 2022
Real Madrid central defender Antonio Rüdiger has sent a message to Umar Sadiq after the Real Sociedad summer signing suffered a significant injury at the weekend.   The Nigeria international suffered a right knee sprain during the first half against Getafe and tests on Monday confirmed everyone's worst fear...
Real Sociedad confirm Super Eagles striker has suffered ACL injury
Published: September 12, 2022
Through their official website, Real Sociedad have confirmed that Sadiq Umar has suffered an ACL injury.   Sadiq suffered the injury in Real Sociedad's 2-1 loss to Getafe in a La Liga Santander game at the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez on Sunday, September 11.   The Super Eagles forward has been diagnosed w...
'He reminds me of Yekini' - Real Sociedad icon likens Sadiq to Nigeria's all-time top scorer
Published: September 06, 2022
Umar Sadiq has received huge praise from Real Sociedad icon Mutiu Adepoju with the 1994 Africa Cup of Nations-winning midfielder likening him to Nigeria's all-time top scorer in history with 37 goals, Rashidi Yekini.   The former Almeria man became Real Sociedad's most expensive signing in history when h...
Sadiq scores nine minutes into Real Sociedad debut against Atletico Madrid
Published: September 03, 2022
Super Eagles forward, Sadiq Umar had a night to remember as he scored on his debut for Real Sociedad.     Sadiq netted Real Sociedad's equaliser in the 1-1 draw with Atletico Madrid at the Estadio Anoeta on Saturday evening.   Sociedad had gone behind following Alvaro Morata's opener for Atletic...
Real Madrid loanee of Nigerian descent in contention to make La Liga 2 debut tonight
Published: August 22, 2022
Marvin Akinlabi is in contention to make his La Liga 2 debut tonight when UD Las Palmas trade tackles with Malaga at the Estadio La Rosaleda.   The versatile Spanish-born winger of Nigerian and South Korean descent was in Las Palmas traveling squad to the Andalusian province on Sunday afternoon.   Las Pal...
'Hopefully he can be with us' - Almeria coach on the chances of Super Eagles star staying
Published: August 21, 2022
UD Almeria coach, Joan Sicilia (Rubi) has revealed that he's optimistic about the chances of Sadiq Umar staying at the Power Horse Stadium for one more season.   Less than two weeks before Spain's summer transfer window ends, the Super Eagles forward's future is still in question.   Sadiq has ...
'He's a very important player' - Almeria striker wants to spend another season with Super Eagles star
Published: August 19, 2022
The future of Umar Sadiq at Almeria remains unresolved less than two weeks before the summer transfer window closes for business in Spain.   Villarreal have been mentioned as a strong contender for the signature of the Nigeria international, who is under contract with the newly-promoted La Liga club until June 3...
Transfer market guru Romano confirms Villarreal are still in talks over signing Super Eagles star
Published: August 17, 2022
Italian transfer market expert Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Villarreal are still in talks over the signing of Nigeria national teamer Umar Sadiq in the summer transfer window.   Last week, Almeria CEO Mohamed El Assy revealed that Sadiq was on the brink of leaving the club as he explained why the striker w...
Villarreal take big step towards signing N12.8b-rated Super Eagles striker
Published: August 10, 2022
Villarreal have taken an important step in signing Nigeria international Umar Sadiq before the close of the summer transfer window.   According to Portuguese journalist Pedro Sepúlveda, the Almeria striker has agreed personal terms with the Yellow Submarine.   Sadiq's transfer now hinges on Villarrea...
La Liga 2 club working on deal to sign Real Madrid's Spanish-Nigerian winger
Published: August 07, 2022
La Liga 2 club Las Palmas are reportedly interested in signing Real Madrid's Spanish-Nigerian winger Marvin Akinlabi.   According to Spanish daily sports newspaper Mundo Deportivo, Las Palmas are very close to reaching an agreement with the Real Madrid academy product.   Akinlabi was left out of Real ...
Opinion : What Sadiq needs to do to fit into Emery's intense game style if Villarreal move happens
Published: June 30, 2022
The good form and hard work of Nigerian striker Sadiq Umar have not gone unnoticed as Spanish club Villarreal has been reported to be very interested in signing the 25-year-old. The lanky Nigerian striker who notched 18 goals and 12 assists in 36 La Liga 2 appearances still has three years to run on his existing c...