2026WCQ: Umar Sadiq Fires Warning Shots At Rwanda, Zimbabwe With Valencia Win

2026WCQ: Umar Sadiq Fires Warning Shots At Rwanda, Zimbabwe With Valencia Win Ibrahim Lateef Super Eagles star Umar Sadiq could earn his place in Eric Chelle's final squad for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe following his top-class form in the Spanish LaLiga. The lanky striker continued from where he stopped against Osasuna, scoring Valencia's winning goal against Real Valladolid at the Estadio de Mestalla on Saturday, reports from BSNSports.com.ng. This marked his fourth goal in as many matches, with two of those being winning goals in Valencia's last two games. Valencia started strong, with Sadiq playing a key role in the opening goal. He used his strength to hold off defenders, allowing the ball to deflect to Diego Lopez, who scored clinically to give the home side an early lead. However, Real Valladolid equalized just before halftime, with Juanmi Latasa netting his second La Liga goal of the season, raising the away side's hopes of a much-needed victory. With two minutes before the hour mark, Sadiq Umar made his mark once again. He skillfully controlled a brilliant cross from Enzo Barrenechea, muscled past defenders, and scored with an outstretched leg, restoring the lead for the home side. According to Opta Jose, the Nigerian forward has made a significant impact since joining Valencia, scoring four goals from four shots on target in La Liga since February 1. He leads the competition with a 100% success rate for his shots on target during this period.