Year: 2025

Despite his recent absence, the 28-year-old remains one of seven Nottingham Forest players nominated for the Premier League Team of the Season.

Earlier this year, he equaled the Nigerian indoor 60m national record with 6.48 seconds at the NCAA Indoor Championships.

Sadiq, who has made a significant impact since arriving in January, was left out of the starting XI in Valencia’s 1-1 draw away at Rayo Vallecano on Saturday.

The 23-year-old striker was at the heart of an electrifying encounter that saw both sides go toe to toe in a match packed with attacking flair and end-to-end action.

After the game, Gusau announced a cash reward of N6 million for the team, with N2 million from the NFF.

Sadiq, 28, currently on loan from Real Sociedad, came off the bench to rescue a point for Los Che, netting his fifth goal of the season just nine minutes after being introduced.

Galatasaray remain top of the Turkish Super Lig, extending their lead to six points over second-placed Fenerbahce, who are set to play later in the weekend.

Tella’s availability will also give Alonso more depth in attack as Leverkusen look to maintain momentum in the Bundesliga.

This comes as part of UEFA’s revamped 36-team Champions League format, where two leagues earn extra places based on club performance across all European competitions (UCL, UEL, UECL).

Speaking to thenff.com, Olowookere explained the importance of securing a big result at home in order to ease the pressure ahead of next week’s second leg in Blida.