Sadiq Umar. Almeria striker has expressed happiness over his invitation to play for Super Eagles in Cameroon, describing it as a step higher
By kehinde Okeowo
Almeria striker, Sadiq Umar has expressed joy over making the 28 man squad announced by NFF to represent Nigeria at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations.
The 24-year-old striker disclosed this in an interview with ckdmedia, where he said it was an honour to be named for the bi-annual tournament in Cameroon
Super Eagles have won the competition a total of three times in 1990, 1994 and 2014, and are in Group D alongside Egypt, Sudan and Guinea-Bissau for the 2021 AFCON.
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The Nigerian international who has netted 8 goals in 19 matches for the Rojiblancos this ongoing season in the Spanish Segunda B, described his invitation as a call to serve his fatherland.
He said: “It’s a dream come true for me that finally, I will honour the invitation of the Super Eagles to serve my fatherland.
“Although I have played for the U23 in the Olympics but playing for the senior team, Super Eagles, is a special kind of pride. I’m grateful to God for this opportunity and everybody that believes in me. I hope to do my very best to make Nigeria proud”.
Umar Sadiq who formerly represented the Nigeria national under-23 team, was part of the squad that won a bronze medal at the 2016 Summer Olympics.