Super Eagles star Sadiq nominated for 2 awards, to fight Mbappe, 4 others for the BIG one

Super Eagles striker Umar Sadiq is in the spotlight after earning nominations for two LaLiga EA Sports awards for March 2025, pitting him against Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe and other top talents. 

The Valencia forward, recently recalled to Nigeria’s national team, is up for Player of the Month and Goal of the Month, thanks to a stellar run of form in Spain.

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Sadiq’s Player of the Month nod comes after he scored three goals in three LaLiga matches for Valencia, where he’s on loan from Real Sociedad. 

His tally has him rubbing shoulders with elite competition, including Mbappe, Real Betis’ Isco, Celta Vigo’s Marco Alonso, and Rayo Vallecano’s Pedro Diaz. 

The winner will be crowned based on fan votes and performance stats, making it a tight race with Mbappe’s global star power in the mix.

For Goal of the Month, Sadiq’s jaw-dropping backheel strike against CA Osasuna has turned heads, earning him a spot alongside Rayo Vallecano’s Florin Rațiu and CD Leganes’ Diego Garcia. 

The fantastic finish showcases the 28-year-old’s flair, adding to his growing reputation in LaLiga.

Sadiq’s nominations cap a strong month that’s seen him regain momentum after injury setbacks, boosting both his club and country. 

With Nigeria chasing the 2026 World Cup qualification, his form could be a timely lift for the Super Eagles. 

Barcelona’s interest in fellow Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen only heightens the buzz around the nation’s attacking talent.

Fans are rallying behind Sadiq on social media, with many calling his back heel “pure class.” 

Whether he can outshine Mbappe and claim the Player of the Month crown or snag Goal of the Month remains to be seen, but Sadiq’s double nomination has Nigeria and Valencia beaming with pride.