Valencia’s coach, Carlos Corberan, commended the performance of Sadiq Umar, the Super Eagles striker, who played a crucial role in the team’s 2-1 victory over Valladolid. Despite the absence of their main striker, Hugo Duro, Sadiq stepped up and scored a vital goal to secure the win for Valencia.
Corberan expressed his satisfaction with Sadiq’s display and praised his mentality on the field. He highlighted Sadiq’s resilience and contribution to the team’s success, emphasizing the importance of not losing faith during challenging moments in the game.
Sadiq’s recent impressive form has put him in contention for a permanent move to Valencia, having joined on loan from Real Sociedad. With four goals in his last four LaLiga matches, the 28-year-old is also making a strong case for selection in Nigeria’s squad for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe.