Super Eagles Striker Sadiq Umar Spotted With Crutches Following Injury to His Right Knee

• Sadiq Umar suffered torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee and would be out for the rest of the season
• The Nigerian international recently signed a four-year contract with Spanish La Liga outfit Real Sociedad
• He was spotted in crutches a day after it was confirmed that the level of such injury is much

Nigerian international Sadiq Umar has been spotted with crutches a day after he underwent an examination to determine the extent of his injury.

The Real Sociedad striker was in action during his side’s 2-1 loss to Getafe on Sunday night, but he could not complete the first half of the encounter due to injury.

Nigerian outlet 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.

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Sadiq was helped out of the pitch by his club’s medics in the 38th minute.

And now, a picture of the striker in crutches has been posted on the Super Eagles Twitter handle with the caption; “We wish Sadiq a quick recovery”.

This will be a big blow for the 25-year-old, who recently signed a four-year deal with Real Sociedad, as he dumps Almeria.

He 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.

And fans have also sent their good wishes to the striker. One said:

“Sadiq baba, I love your style of play. Get well bro.”

Another added in Pidgin English:

"Next time make una dey careful when playing football.

A fan wrote:

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“Wishing Sadiq Umar a quick recovery.”

Kelechi Nwakali ends goal drought

Meanwhile, Sports Brief earlier reported that Nigerian midfielder Kelechi Nwakali has ended his goal drought following a sensational strike as his side SD Ponferradina lost 2-1 to Real Zaragoza in Segunda Division on Sunday.

The visitors opened the scoring as early as the 12th minute of the encounter when Giuliano Simeone hit the net to silence the entire crowd.

It was Nwakali who pulled his side back into the game with a sublime finish from outside the area after finding space before he rifled the ball high into the net in the 44th minute.