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Umar scores again as Almeria overtake Gijon as league leaders

The former Nigeria youth international continued with his impressive goalscoring form to power Rojiblancos past the White and Reds

Former Nigeria U23 striker Sadiq Umar provided a goal and an assist as Almeria secured a 2-1 away victory over Girona in Monday’s La Liga Smartbank game.

Heading into the game, Umar had scored three goals in his last two outings – to shoulder Rojiblancos’ aspirations of securing a return to the Spanish elite division.

As expected, the fixture got off to a flying note as both teams chased an early lead. Nonetheless, the first 45 minutes ended goalless at the Estadi Montilivi.