Sadiq Umar scores twice as Almeria subdue Mirandes, to increase tally to 12

Super Eagles striker, Sadiq Umar, was on target for Almeria in their Spanish Segunda B match up with Mirandes at the Estadio Mideterraneo on Sunday.

The striker scored both goals as Almeria beat their visitors 2-1 to boost their promotion hope.

Sadiq opened the scoring in the 69th minutes when he converted a pass from Puigma Martinez.

The 2021 African Cup of Nations striker added the second three minutes later, following a good work from Portuguese star Dyego Sousa.

The former AS Roma and Rangers forward has now scored 12 goals and recorded 6 assists for the promotion-chasing Almeria.

The three points moved Almeria just within the leaders Eibar — who are has 57 points from 28 matches.

Next for Sadiq Umar and his mates is a trip to the North on Saturday — where they’ll take on Fuenlabrada.