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Super Eagles Star Umar Sadiq nominated alongside Inaki Williams, and Youssef En-Nesyri alongside 19 others for the 2023/24 LaLiga MVP accolade.
Nigerian star Umar Sadiq has been nominated for the prestigious African LaLiga EA Sports MVP award and many other top African players from the Spanish topflight.
According to the list made available to Pulse Sports Nigeria, a total of 22 players have been nominated for the award, which will see the top three players selected.
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15:50 - 08.04.2024
Sadiq Umar: Super Eagles star shows off visit to Mecca
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15:05 - 01.02.2023
LALIGA Bilbao-born Athletic Club striker Iñaki Williams wins LaLiga Santander Mid-Season African MVP Award
Athletic Bilbao striker Inaki Williams wins LaLiga Santander’s Mid-Season African MVP Award,
Nigerian star up for LaLiga Award
Sadiq will be up against Ghanaian forward Inaki Williams, Moroccan striker Youssef En-Nesyri, and Jonathan Bamba of Celta Vigo.
Other notable names on the list include Brahim Diaz of Real Madrid, Bertrand Traore of Villarreal, Cedric Bakambu of Real Betis, and Hamari Traore and Reinildo Mandava of Atletico Madrid.
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The award is a testament to the growing influence of African players in LaLiga, with the continent's stars continuing to make their mark on one of the world's most competitive leagues.
Sadiq, who plays for Real Sociedad, has scored three goals and provided one assist in 26 appearances this season as his team pushes for a European spot.
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Despite his lack of numbers, the Nigerian international will be hoping to add the African LaLiga EA Sports MVP award to his cabinet.
The competition for the award will be fierce, with Inaki Williams and En-Nesyri both enjoying impressive campaigns for Athletic Bilbao and Sevilla, respectively.
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Fans will keenly await the winners' announcement, as the African LaLiga EA Sports MVP award continues to showcase the incredible talent and diversity of the Spanish top flight.
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