Categories: SPORTS

Umar Sadiq Is A Replica Of Yekini – Adepoju

Former Nigerian midfielder, Mutiu Adepoju believes Super Eagles striker, Umar Sadiq has what it takes to catch up with late Rashidi Yekini.

Adepoju stated this in an interview with Mundo Deportivo, where he lauded the ability of Sadiq to adapt so quickly with Real Sociedad.

Recall that the former Almeria striker netted his first goal for Real Sociedad at the weekend.

The former Nigeria international is delighted to see his compatriot do well at his former club and likened him to former Super Eagles striker and the country’s all-time top scorer, Yekini.

“No, I have never spoken to him; but I follow him, I watch all his games and he seems like a great player, he can give more,” Adepoju told Mundo Deportivo.

Sponsored

“He reminds me of another Nigerian we had, Rashidi Yekini, who we used to call ‘gangling’. I think Sadiq is young and can catch up with Yekini.

“He has a goal, quality, height and runs more or less like him.”

Sadiq scored 43 goals in over 80 appearances for Almeria before switching to Real Sociedad.

SPONSORED
Munachi

Recent Posts

Elder Prince Ndubuisi Onugu Set For Final Journey In Asaga Ohafia [See Poster]

The family of Late Eze Elder and Ugoeze Elder Onugu Eye Onugu, of Ezema Atta…

5 hours ago

Finland Approves Extradition Of Simon Ekpa To Nigeria Over Terrorism Allegations

The Finnish authorities have approved the extradition of Simon Ekpa, a controversial Finnish-Nigerian separatist agitator,…

6 hours ago

Tragedy In Kwara As Rainstorm Kills Taekwondo Champion

An Ilorin-born Taekwondo coach and champion named Musa Ismail was killed in the Lower Niger…

7 hours ago

Insecurity: Gov Bago Restricts Night Operations Of Commercial Motorcycles, Tricycles

Governor Umaru Bago has taken a firm step to stop the increasing insecurity in Niger…

7 hours ago

Okpebholo Hosts Security Talks Amid Surge In Kidnappings In Edo

Less than 24 hours after suspending a traditional ruler over alleged involvement in kidnapping, Governor…

7 hours ago

Momentum Builds In Abia North As APC Gathers Strength Ahead Of 2027 (Photos + Video)

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia State has continued…

8 hours ago