Super Eagles Forward Sends Tough Message to Ghana Ahead of World Cup Play-Offs

• Sadiq Umar continued his impressive scoring form for Almeria netting a brace in their 3-3 home draw against Lugo on Saturday, March 12
• The Super Eagles forward have now scored 15 goals for the Spanish second division team this season
• Sadiq Umar has been listed in the Super Eagles 32-man roster to battle Ghana in the 2022 World Cup play-offs by coach Augustine Eguavoen

Super Eagles striker, Sadiq Umar has sent a stern warning to Ghana after bagging a brace to help Almeria secure a point in their 3-3 draw against Lugo on Saturday, March 12.

The 25-year old striker scored in the 13th and 49th minute to continue his impressive goal tally for the Spanish second division team.

According to a report via Complete Sports, Almeria despite the draw remain in the second position on the table behind leader Elbar, who also has 59 points but has a game in hand.

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The former AS Roma forward has been selected by coach, Augustine Eguavoen as part of the Super Eagles 32-man roster to tackle Ghana.

Nigeria and Ghana will slug it out in the 2022 FIFA World Cup Play-offs on March 25th and 29th for a chance to seal one of Africa's five tickets to the Mundial in Qatar.

Player of the Month award is no fluke for Sadiq Umar

Sadiq Umar's brace against Lugo took his total tally for the season for Almeria to 15 goals in just 26 appearances for the club chasing promotion to the La Liga.

The Super Eagles forward was recently crowned the best player in the Spanish second division for February after an impressive month Brila reports.

The 25-year-old is aiming to surpass his previous record for Almeria of 20 goals which he scored in 40 appearances last season and is well on the right track.

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Nigeria striker issues rallying call ahead of Ghana clash

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Umar Sadiq believes Nigeria will be as hungry as ever to qualify for the 2022 World Cup when they take on Ghana later this month.

The Super Eagles and West African neighbours Ghana will cross swords for the umpteenth time when both sides meet for a slot in Qatar.

Sadiq was named in Augustine Eguavoen's squad as one of the nine forwards ready to face the four-time African champions.