'Is this not the injured Umar Sadiq?' - Super Eagles fans want answers after shock return

Super Eagles fans have taken to social media to find answers to the sudden injury recovery of striker Sadiq Umar.

The forward was originally named in Jose Peseiro’s final AFCON 2023 squad but had to pull out due to injury, and was replaced by Paul Onuachu.

https://twitter.com/Grandson_YRN/status/1745544949167174057

Sadiq named in Real Sociedad squad for Osasuna clash

Days after leaving the camp of the Super Eagles due to injury, the Nigerian forward has been named in his club’s squad for a Copa del Rey fixture against Osasuna scheduled for 17 January.

https://twitter.com/RealSociedad/status/1747232805724045742

Umar Sadiq trains with club

After news of his inclusion in Real Sociedad’s travelling squad, a video of him training with his teammates surfaced on the internet, casting doubts on the alleged injury.

https://twitter.com/yabaleftonline/status/1747260142331318338

Super Eagles fans reacts to Sadiq’s sudden injury recovery

Nigeria fans have flooded social media to share their view on their striker’s sudden injury recovery and disrespecting the Africa Cup of Nations.

https://twitter.com/Jiji_Byte/status/1747249944522612970

Another fan had this to say:

https://twitter.com/BabatundeKoiki/status/1747272311575920904

Real Sociedad clears the air

According to Imanol Alguacil Barrenetxea, the manager of the Spanish club, the striker wanted to stay with the Super Eagles, but the Super Eagles had other plans.

https://twitter.com/RealSociedad/status/1747236009857651022