Sadiq Umar: Super Eagles star scores 1st goal for Valencia
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Super Eagles star Sadiq Umar scores 1st goal for Valencia in Copa del Rey win against Ourense.

Sadiq Umar: Super Eagles star scores 1st goal for Valencia

Tosin Abayomi 06:35 - 15.01.2025

Super Eagles star Sadiq Umar scores 1st goal for Valencia in Copa del Rey win against Ourense.

Super Eagles of Nigeria star striker Sadiq Umar has finally found the back of the net for Valencia.

The 27-year-old striker was on target as Valencia recorded a 2-0 win away against Ourense in a round of 16 Copa del Rey fixture.

Sadiq Umar scores for Valencia

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Umar was named in the starting lineup by Valencia head coach Carlos Corberán.

Super Eagles star Sadiq Umar scores 1st goal for Valencia in Copa del Rey win against Ourense.
Super Eagles star Sadiq Umar scores 1st goal for Valencia in Copa del Rey win against Ourense.

There were no goals scored in the first half as Valencia struggled against the lower-division side.

In the second half, Valencia would get the breakthrough with an own goal by Ourense defender Francisco Carmona Garcia.

Super Eagles star Sadiq Umar scores 1st goal for Valencia in Copa del Rey win against Ourense.
Super Eagles star Sadiq Umar scores 1st goal for Valencia in Copa del Rey win against Ourense.

Umar then got on the scoresheet in the 78th minute assisted by Canos.

It was Umar's first goal since he sealed a loan move to Valencia from Real Sociedad.

Umar was taken out in the 88th minute by Pablo Lopez Gomez as Valencia held on to the win the game.

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