Heartbreak As Impressive Super Eagles Striker Out for the Season After Suffering Torn Anterior Ligament

• Sadiq Umar was injured during Real Sociedad’s Spanish La Liga game against Getafe as his side lost 2-1
• The Nigerian international is now set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines after a serious injury to his right knee
• Reports have it that the 25-year-old Nigerian forward has now been ruled out of the entire season

There are fears that Super Eagles striker Sadiq Umar could be out for the rest of the season after suffering a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee.

Umar was in action for Real Sociedad in their 2-1 loss to Getafe on Sunday night, but he could not complete the first half of the encounter due to injury.

The former Almeria star underwent medical examinations on Monday, and the coach of the club Imanol Alguacil expressed concerns over the striker’s situation as he could be sidelined for some time.

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And now, CKD Media reports that the Real Sociedad new recruit suffered torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee and would be out for the whole season.

Sadiq was helped out of the pitch by his club’s medics in the 38th minute. It’s so unfortunate that the Super Eagles striker will no longer play any part in the quest of Real Sociedad to win the Europa league.

Real Sociedad complete Umar Sadiq signing

This came barely two weeks after Spanish La Liga side Real Sociedad announced the signing of Super the forward on a four-year deal.

Sociedad became interested in the Nigerian international after Alexander Isaq left the club to join English Premier League side Newcastle United for a club-record fee of €70m.

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Sadiq’s future had been uncertain as quite a number of European clubs jostled for his signature following his impressive performances for Almeria last season.

The 25-year-old joined for a fee of €20m + €5m add-ons to become Nigeria's eighth-joint most-expensive player alongside ex-Chelsea star John Mikel Obi.

Victor Osimhen suffers a fresh injury

Sports Brief earlier reported that Nigerian international Victor Osimhen has been confirmed injured and is set for a spell on the sidelines.

The Napoli forward outclassed Liverpool defenders in the first half of their Champions League clash helping his side to a 4-1 win.

Napoli confirmed a second-degree lesion in the striker’s right bicep on Friday, but the player has already started his recovery program.