Super Eagles striker Umar Sadiq has been shortlisted for two prestigious Spanish La Liga awards following his stellar performances with Valencia in recent weeks.

The 28-year-old has been nominated for both the Player of the Month and Goal of the Month awards for March.

The lanky striker netted three goals in three league appearances for Los Che during the month.

Sadiq will compete with Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappé, Real Betis' Isco, Celta Vigo defender Marcos Alonso, and Rayo Vallecano’s Pedro Díaz for the Player of the Month award.

For the Goal of the Month award, Sadiq faces tough competition from Rayo Vallecano’s Florin Rațiu and Diego García of CD Leganés.

The Nigerian international has scored four goals in eight league appearances since joining Valencia on loan from Real Sociedad during the January transfer window.

His impressive form since the start of the year earned him a call-up to the Super Eagles for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe.

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