Sadiq Umar reacts to stiff competition with Victor Osimhen in Super Eagles attack

Real Sociedad forward, Umar Sadiq, has revealed that he is pleased with Victor Osimhen getting more playing time than him in the Super Eagles roster.

While Sadiq scored 20 league goals for Almeria last season before moving to Real Sociedad this season, Osimhen scored 14 league goals for Napoli last season and he is currently Serie A’s top scorer with 21 goals.

The two Nigerian forwards, have combined to make 30 appearances and score 16 goals for the National team, while Napoli goal machine, guaranteed a spot in the Nigeria squad due to his form in front of goal.

Sadiq was called upon when Osimhen had injury and the 26-year-old striker scored his first and only goal against Guinea Bissau to give Eguavoen’s men all nine points, sealing a Round of 16 spot at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations.

The former UD Almera striker is yet to play since September due to a long-term injury he picked up against Getafe insists he does not have a problem with Osimhen leading the Super Eagles attack.

“You know, firstly, it’s always a pleasure playing for you to represent your country and with Victor [Osimhen], I would say I do not see it as a competition,” Sadiq told Liga Podcast show.

“We are all going there to serve the nation. The country deserves the best. To be honest, whether I play or Victor plays, I am good with that. If you don’t win with someone, you have to join him to win, you know?

“Or you win with us, or you see us winning. So the best thing is to join him [Victor Osimhen] to win together. So there’s no jealousy.”