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Sadiq at the double as Almeria return to winning ways in Segunda Division

The 24-year-old climbed to the top of scorers' chart in the Spanish second division following his heroics

Umar Sadiq scored a brace to help Almeria ease to a 4-0 away victory over Alcorcon in Friday’s Segunda Division outing.

The Nigeria striker dazzled in front of goal in the first-half as the Rojiblancos returned to winning ways following last Sunday's 1-0 loss against Ponferradina.

Sadiq started the party at the Estadio Santo Domingo with his fifth-minute opener and he doubled the lead for Rubi's men 10 minutes later, courtesy of Francisco Portillo's assist.

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The former Rangers and Roma star had the chance of grabbing his hat-trick in the 37th minute but his effort from the penalty spot hit the bar and it went into the net off goalkeeper Dani Jimenez.