Gold Medalist Garba Lawal Urges Umar Sadiq’s Super Eagles Recall After Five La Liga Goals
Garba Lawal has urged the Super Eagles to bring back striker Umar Sadiq following his strong form in Spain. The former Atlanta ’96 Olympic gold medalist praised Sadiq’s five La Liga goals for Valencia since his January move. He highlighted the striker’s resilience after injuries and limited opportunities at Real Sociedad. Lawal spoke about the mental challenges forwards face during goal droughts. He revealed he stayed in touch with Sadiq and encouraged him to remain calm, noting that confidence is vital for any striker. He added that Sadiq’s switch from Real Sociedad was necessary due to competition from Mikel Oyarzabal. Lawal believes the forward’s current form makes him an asset Nigeria can’t afford to overlook.
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