Super Eagles striker Umar Sadiq has revealed that he was confident of winning the Goal of the Month award after scoring a spectacular effort.
The Nigerian forward had been nominated for the prize following a goal that caught the attention of supporters and football observers.
Sadiq expressed his belief that the quality of his strike gave him a strong chance of winning the award.
The striker has experienced an eventful period in his career, dealing with competition for places and changes in his club situation.
However, scoring an eye catching goal provided him with an opportunity to demonstrate his quality.
Sadiq has previously shown that he can produce moments of individual brilliance, particularly when he has confidence and regular playing time.
The recognition of his goal also offered encouragement as he continued working to establish himself at the highest level.
The striker will hope to build on the momentum generated by his performances and continue finding the back of the net. Winning the award would have represented another positive moment in his career, but the nomination itself demonstrated the quality of his goal.
