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Nigeria coach questions Sadiq's eligibility for Real Sociedad post-injury

Posted : 17 January 2024

Nigeria coach José Peseiro has expressed confusion and raised questions about the eligibility of Umar Sadiq to play for the Spanish team Real Sociedad despite being sidelined with an injury that ruled him out of the Africa Cup of Nations. Peseiro, bewildered by the situation, is puzzled as to why Sadiq is featuring in Sociedad's squad for the Copa del Rey game against Osasuna while being deemed unfit for national duties.


Umar Sadiq, the 26-year-old forward, was initially ruled out of the Africa Cup of Nations due to an injury. However, the player has been included in Real Sociedad's lineup, creating a discrepancy that has left Peseiro questioning the circumstances surrounding Sadiq's participation in the club despite being sidelined for the continental competition.


The confusion arises from the inconsistency between Sadiq's absence from the Africa Cup of Nations and his inclusion in Real Sociedad's squad, leading Peseiro to seek clarification on the player's fitness status and eligibility to compete at the club level while being unable to represent Nigeria in the continental tournament.


As Peseiro raises concerns about the situation, it remains to be seen how the matter will be addressed by relevant authorities, and whether there is a discrepancy in the assessment of Sadiq's injury status between the national team and his club. The coach's comments highlight the need for clarity and consistency in such situations involving players and their eligibility across different competitions.

 

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