Valencia and Super Eagles striker Sadiq Umar has been awarded the La Liga Goal of the Month for March for his exquisite flick that secured a crucial 3-3 draw against Osasuna.
Umar’s match-saving goal, his second of the game, came in the 87th minute when he expertly redirected a low cross past the goalkeeper.
He had previously scored in the 32nd minute, restoring Valencia’s lead.
This recognition highlights Umar’s impressive form for Valencia, where he has scored five goals since joining in January, surpassing his tally for parent club Real Sociedad. According to OptaJose, Umar has achieved a remarkable 100% success rate with his shots on target in LaLiga since February 1st, scoring four goals from four shots on target.
After sitting out the World Cup qualifiers, Umar returns to Valencia poised to continue his scoring streak, as the team aims to climb away from the relegation zone.Sources and related content
