Super Eagles striker Umar Sadiq has been ruled out of the 2023 African Cup of Nations after picking up an injury in a friendly match against Guinea.
He was taken off in the friendly match against Guinea. Many saw it as a precautionary measure. However, since then, the big striker has been finding it difficult to participate in training.
He was waved aside to undergo further scans on his knee.
After a further scan of the footballer's knee, it was revealed that he suffered a knee injury.
The striker was picked alongside Victor Boniface, Victor Osimhen, and Kelechi Ihenancho to lead the Super Eagles attack for the 2023 AFCON.
Paul Onuachu is set to replace the injured Umar Sadiq
It was announced via the Super Eagles verified social media account that Paul Onuachu will be replacing the Real Sociedad striker.
Onuachu missed the last African Cup of Nations due to a knee injury. The striker will be a better addition to the Super Eagles due to his strength and creativity.
He was initially named as part of the 40-man squad, but he failed to meet up with Jose Peseiro's 25-man squad.
The player is in fine form this season, scoring nine goals in 15 appearances.
Players That Have Been Withdrawn From The Super Eagles
Victor Boniface, Wilfred Ndidi, and Sadiq Umar have been withdrawn from the Super Eagles squad.
These players were supposed to provide the national team with strength, skills, and creativity; however, they wouldn't be participating in the 2023 African Cup of Nations.
Victor Boniface was replaced by Terem Moffi, Wilfred Ndidi was replaced by Royal Antwerp midfielder AlHassan Yusuf, and finally, Umar Sadiq was replaced by Paul Onuachu.
Umar Sadiq Injury History
In the 2016–17 season, the striker was out for 113 days, missing 18 matches in all competitions. In the 2019–20 season, Sadiq was out for 49 days after he had a knock on the knee.
In the 2022–23 season, the striker was out for a longer period, missing 45 matches for Real Sociedad. His injury last season was the longest ever.
The extent of his current injury, which he suffered in the match against Guinea, has not been determined, but he has traveled back to Spain for the assessment of his knee.
What was the fan reaction to the Umar Sadiq injury?
A fan gave a better replacement than Paul Onuachu, saying, "If he won't be participating, Gift Orban should be his replacement, not Onuachu."
Another fan said, "Tournament Neva starts, and our players don't get injuries. God abeg, no, let Guinea-Bissau Juju work on us."
Another Super Eagles fan said, "Good to know."
What do you think about the Umar Sadiq injury? Air your views in the comments section.
He was taken off in the friendly match against Guinea. Many saw it as a precautionary measure. However, since then, the big striker has been finding it difficult to participate in training.
He was waved aside to undergo further scans on his knee.
After a further scan of the footballer's knee, it was revealed that he suffered a knee injury.
The striker was picked alongside Victor Boniface, Victor Osimhen, and Kelechi Ihenancho to lead the Super Eagles attack for the 2023 AFCON.
Paul Onuachu is set to replace the injured Umar Sadiq
It was announced via the Super Eagles verified social media account that Paul Onuachu will be replacing the Real Sociedad striker.
Onuachu missed the last African Cup of Nations due to a knee injury. The striker will be a better addition to the Super Eagles due to his strength and creativity.
He was initially named as part of the 40-man squad, but he failed to meet up with Jose Peseiro's 25-man squad.
The player is in fine form this season, scoring nine goals in 15 appearances.
Players That Have Been Withdrawn From The Super Eagles
Victor Boniface, Wilfred Ndidi, and Sadiq Umar have been withdrawn from the Super Eagles squad.
These players were supposed to provide the national team with strength, skills, and creativity; however, they wouldn't be participating in the 2023 African Cup of Nations.
Victor Boniface was replaced by Terem Moffi, Wilfred Ndidi was replaced by Royal Antwerp midfielder AlHassan Yusuf, and finally, Umar Sadiq was replaced by Paul Onuachu.
Umar Sadiq Injury History
In the 2016–17 season, the striker was out for 113 days, missing 18 matches in all competitions. In the 2019–20 season, Sadiq was out for 49 days after he had a knock on the knee.
In the 2022–23 season, the striker was out for a longer period, missing 45 matches for Real Sociedad. His injury last season was the longest ever.
The extent of his current injury, which he suffered in the match against Guinea, has not been determined, but he has traveled back to Spain for the assessment of his knee.
What was the fan reaction to the Umar Sadiq injury?
A fan gave a better replacement than Paul Onuachu, saying, "If he won't be participating, Gift Orban should be his replacement, not Onuachu."
Another fan said, "Tournament Neva starts, and our players don't get injuries. God abeg, no, let Guinea-Bissau Juju work on us."
Another Super Eagles fan said, "Good to know."
What do you think about the Umar Sadiq injury? Air your views in the comments section.