Former Nigerian midfielder, Mutiu Adepoju believes Super Eagles striker, Umar Sadiq has what it takes to catch up with late Rashidi Yekini.
Adepoju stated this in an interview with Mundo Deportivo, where he lauded the ability of Sadiq to adapt so quickly with Real Sociedad.
Recall that the former Almeria striker netted his first goal for Real Sociedad at the weekend.
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The former Nigeria international is delighted to see his compatriot do well at his former club and likened him to former Super Eagles striker and the country’s all-time top scorer, Yekini.
“No, I have never spoken to him; but I follow him, I watch all his games and he seems like a great player, he can give more,” Adepoju told Mundo Deportivo.
“He reminds me of another Nigerian we had, Rashidi Yekini, who we used to call ‘gangling’. I think Sadiq is young and can catch up with Yekini.
“He has a goal, quality, height and runs more or less like him.”
Sadiq scored 43 goals in over 80 appearances for Almeria before switching to Real Sociedad.
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Oh there we go again!
With all due respect Adepoju e be like sey u don dey drink ogogoro..You are wrong on this one
I respected Adepoju much more than this but this comparison he made in this article is utter rubbish. How can you spew such rubbish from your mouth bro?
Better stop this kain-kain ogogoro that you are drinking jare
Well said Doctorman. It is rubbish to compare Umar with Yekini.
Sodiq is just like yekini in his built and stature……he also has the cunning goal sense of kanu…..am so excited about sodiq this season because he is so inform right now and he was designed for the Spanish La Liga…… Sodiq Umar deserves all the praises and hyping he is getting at the moment…..He is practically unplayable and even The legendary Diego Simone acknowledged his talent when Atletico Madrid tasted his presence…… Sodiq has pace and skill…..he has an overwhelming presence in the box 18 and mehn he smells danger and arrives where the danger is at the right time…..With David Silva playing behind Sodiq I expect bomb from sociadad because Silva loves strikers who can sense his mind……they both combined so well in the last match and it almost resulted in a goal in 2 occasion…..am loving this.
DR BANKS if anybody will DISAPPOINT me in this FORUM, I don’t EXPECT that PERSON to be YOU mahn..
I mean what is WRONG if SOMEONE say a PLAYER reminds him of another in the PAST?
Or can even MEET UP with the past PLAYER RECORD?
On a lighter note now: una don realize say LEKPA PEOPLE like their SADIQ sabi get BIG CASSAVA?
I mean take a look at that pic…
LMFAO!!!!
@Monkey post……………Hahaha…………lol.
You go kill person with laughter o, na only Sadiq’s Cassava dey catch your attention in that picture above???
This dude is gay…….
LMFAO!!!
So you no KNOW?
I mean didn’t your FATHER tell why GROWING UP that WE were GAY PARTNERS??
LMFAO…
He’s a bit more skillful than Yekini but Yekini was faster,quicker and deadlier.
I will take you comment with a pinch of salt and in all honesty its a little harsh as you are saying a Striker is deadlier based on your summary of his entire career. Sadiq has not even hit his prime yet, so i would say your judgement is a little hasty.
sadiq is undoubtedly one of the best Nigerian strikers in Europe currently.
However,it’s not a crime to compare him with Yekini.