Super Eagles striker Umar Sadiq eyes third career goal against Sevilla
Published: April 11, 2025
Valencia's Nigerian striker, Umar Sadiq, is aiming to score for the third time against Sevilla as both teams prepare for a vital encounter at Mestalla this Friday. Having previously netted against the Andalusian club with both Almería and Real Sociedad, Sadiq will be eager to extend his record against them, especiall...
Athletic Bilbao coach names two Rangers players to watch, including Dessers, ahead of UEL showdown
Published: April 10, 2025
Athletic Bilbao manager Ernesto Valverde has singled out two Rangers players to watch ahead of their UEFA Europa League quarter-final clash, praising the Scottish side's attacking potential.Valverde highlighted the quality of Rangers' squad, noting their fast-paced, dynamic style of play. "They’ve got a good team. T...
'It's time for me to react' - Valencia's Sadiq breaks silence on winning La Liga Goal of the Month
Published: April 05, 2025
Super Eagles striker Sadiq Umar has expressed his delight after receiving the La Liga Goal of the Month award for March, following his stunning strike for Valencia against Osasuna.   The Nigerian forward, who joined Valencia during the winter transfer window after a difficult spell at Real Sociedad, earned the presti...
'Key player' - Club legend urges Valencia to sign Umar Sadiq on permanent deal
Published: March 27, 2025
Nigerian striker, Umar Sadiq has received accolades from Valencia legend Santi Canizares following the player's recent performance for the club.Due to his current form in Valencia the 28-year-old striker has scored 5 goals in 11 games for the Carlos Corberán's team, 4 of which have come in 8 LaLiga matches.Responding ...
La Liga GOTM: Super Eagles striker wins award in Spain after being benched in WCQs
Published: March 26, 2025
Valencia striker Umar Sadiq has won La Liga's Goal of the Month award for March 2025, La Liga has informed through official channels. The Nigeria national teamer saw off competition from Rayo Vallecano's Romania right-back Andrei Ratiu and CD Leganes' center forward Diego Garcia to win the monthly accolade.Sadiq's bac...
Barcelona showing interest in Super Eagles forward Lookman but he's not the top target
Published: March 22, 2025
Barcelona have reportedly set their sights on Ademola Lookman, who is expected to leave Atalanta at the end of the season.Spanish sports daily Mundo Deportivo says Barcelona appreciate Lookman's quality but he is not the first or second candidate on the list of wingers they are targeting in the summer transfer window. ...
Sadiq up for two La Liga awards: Valencia striker battles Mbappe for POTM, Ratiu for GOTM
Published: March 20, 2025
Super Eagles striker Umar Sadiq has earned nominations for both LaLiga's Goal of the Month and Player of the Month awards for March, marking an exciting milestone in his career.The Nigerian forward’s exceptional performances for Valencia have been the talk of the town, with his breathtaking backheel goal against Osas...
What Sevilla coach said about Ejuke after match-winning strike against Real Sociedad
Published: March 10, 2025
Sevilla head coach García Pimienta has heaped praise on Nigerian winger Chidera Ejuke following his match-winning performance in the 1-0 victory over Real Sociedad.Pimienta pinpointed two crucial aspects of Ejuke's display that made him stand out in the tightly contested fixture.Ejuke netted the only goal of the match...
Ejuke scores in first La Liga start in 140 days as Sevilla win at Real Sociedad
Published: March 10, 2025
Super Eagles winger Chidera Ejuke was the hero for Sevilla as his goal secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Real Sociedad at the Reale Arena on Sunday night.  Making his first La Liga start in 140 days, Ejuke found the breakthrough shortly after halftime following a goalless first 45 minutes.The Nigerian international f...
4 goals in 5 La Liga matches: Sadiq sending the right message to Chelle ahead of final WCQ roster
Published: March 09, 2025
Valencia striker Sadiq Umar is sending the right message to Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle ahead of his final squad announcement for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifying matches against Rwanda and Zimbabwe.The 2016 Rio Olympics bronze medalist is among the fourteen forwards named in the Super Eagles provisional squad...
Suspended Getafe forward Uche battles Barcelona star Yamal, 3 others for La Liga U23 POTM
Published: February 20, 2025
Super Eagles hopeful Christantus Uche has been nominated for La Liga's U23 Player of the Month for February 2025 following his outstanding performances for Getafe. The versatile forward started all the matches contested by Getafe in the Spanish top-flight in February, logging 212 minutes, and helping them pick up seve...
Uche sends message to Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle with goal for Getafe in win against Girona
Published: February 14, 2025
Getafe midfielder Christantus Uche made a strong case for a Super Eagles call-up after scoring in his side's 2-1 victory over Girona on Friday night at Estadi Municipal de Montilivi (Girona).The 21-year-old Nigerian opened the scoring for the Madrid-based club in the third minute, capitalizing on a defensive error to f...
Valencia coach calls for more effort from Sadiq and two others after heavy loss to Barcelona
Published: February 07, 2025
Speaking at the post-match press conference after his side's heavy 5-0 loss to Barcelona in the quarterfinals of the Copa del Rey, Valencia CF manager Carlos Corberán urged Sadiq Umar, Max Aarons and Iván Jaime to step up their game.Sadiq, Aarons and Jaime were loaned in from Real Sociedad, Bournemouth and FC Porto i...
La Liga unmasked: The extraordinary ecosystem of Spanish football
Published: February 06, 2025
Beyond the Pitch: A Socioeconomic Football ExperimentSpanish football represents far more than a sporting competition. La Liga emerges as a complex socioeconomic ecosystem where cultural identity, economic strategy, and athletic performance intersect in unprecedented ways. Unlike other European leagues, Spanish footbal...
Getafe ace Uche named in La Liga Team of the Month dominated by Real Madrid
Published: February 04, 2025
Getafe ace Christantus Uche has been named in La Liga's Team of the Month, which was largely dominated by Spanish giants Real Madrid, by football statisticians WhoScored. The 21-year-old midfielder who has sometimes featured as a forward for the Spanish side, earned his place amongst January's best eleven for his perf...