Super Eagles of Nigeria striker Umar Sadiq has won the Spanish La liga goal of the month. The former Almeria striker won it with his backheel strike against Osasuna. The goal was scored in the month of March and so it was named La Liga Goal of the Month for March.
Super Eagles Striker Sadiq Umar Wins La liga Goal of Month
The forward pulled an incredible finish with his back to goal that helped Valencia secure a 3-3 draw at El Sadar. Valencia trailed 3-2 two minutes from time, Sergi Canos crossed the ball into the box, Sadiq rose with his back to the goal and connected with a back heel shot that beat Osasuna goalkeeper.
It’s the first time Sadiq Umar will be winning the La Liga Goal of the Month award. The Nigeria international beat two other incredible goals in the final vote: Diego García’s overhead kick for CD Leganés against Getafe CF and Andrei Rațiu’s long-range shot for Rayo Vallecano against Sevilla.
The 28-year-old has scored four times in eight league outings for Carlos Corberán’s side. He joined the club from Real Sociedad on loan in January.
