With the crazy summer transfer window done, we take a look at what to expect from some of the Nigerian-born players who are plying their trade in LaLiga Santander and LaLiga SmartBank this season
Umuahia native Chukwueze has been missing in action since he suffered a hip injury in the semifinal of the Europa League against Arsenal in May.
Questions will hover over how quickly he will be able to hit top gear following this lengthy lay off, but look to Chukwueze to star sooner rather than later as the Yellow Submarine seek to compete on multiple fronts and build on their Europa League triumph last season.After a goal-laden 2020/21 campaign in which he scored 20 league goals, Sadiq chose to stay at ambitious UD Almeria, with an eye on gaining promotion to LaLiga Santander.
Omeruo remains a mainstay in Leganes’ defensive set-up and has made more tackles than any of his team-mates, while only Luis Perea has won more duels than him after three games this season. Indeed, he has enjoyed a decent start to the 2021/22 season, but this needs to rub off on the entire team if Leganes is to gain promotion to LaLiga Santander this time.
Igbekeme is a fine blend of physicality and mobility. Having featured in all of Zaragoza’s three games this season, the Lagos-born midfielder has the elements required to turn out successfully this season.
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