It was a big blow to the entire Nigerian Citizen who felt loosing two of its best legs was a blow to the Nations agenda of 4th AFCON trophy.
The situation got worse and exalted a school thinking in the masses who felt most of our players were not patriotic to give their all to their fatherland but reverse is the case.
After hearing the injury that led to Sadiq Umar's replacement from the squad going to Ivory Coast was a dissapointing one but the most embarrassing moment of all time was when Real Sociedad fielded the young man days after at the Copa del ray where he played without a sign of injury that brough up several speculations from the teaming fans across the globe.
In our general survey we got several ipinions from fans, sport lovers and stakeholders in the country which either duel on a cospiracy against the young man.
Some suggested that if investigation is done, we shall all see where the issue is coming from.
Reaching out to Sadiq Umar himself gave us more light to issue and lets quoote the Tall lanky strike of Real sociedad who said:
"It is imperative for me to address the messages I have received from fellow Nigerians, accusing me of pretending to be injured to depart the national team just before the AFCON and return to my club. Clarifying the situation and providing a detailed account of events is essential.
I want to express my deep love for Africa and my unwavering affection for Nigeria. Representing our great nation is consistently both a privilege and an honour. Here is a comprehensive explanation of the situation:
During the friendly match against Guinea, I experienced a significant impact from two Guinean defenders, leading to a penalty in favour of Nigeria. Despite the medical team recommending substitution for preventive measures, I insisted on continuing to play and completed the game. The following day, my knee swelled. The Super Eagles' medical team conducted a thorough examination, revealing a meniscus injury. Consequently, the manager decided to replace me based on the medical assessment, considering uncertainties about my fitness for the AFCON.
Upon returning to my club and undergoing thorough examinations, the medical team revealed that I had only suffered a bruise, and as a result, I was cleared to resume training.
I give special thanks to my club, Real Sociedad, for supporting my swift recovery and return to play.
Representing Nigeria is always my priority, I will never take it for granted. I would gladly accept it if I could return to the team. I am sad that I am not with my
colleagues but happy they are winning.
I extend my best wishes to the Super Eagles in the ongoing African Nations Cup".-Sadiq Umar
With this like the slogan heroes " if you ask me , na who I go ask" but this as really show the incompetency if our medical team or lack of upgrading their medical.knowledge to really ascertain issue lingering in sport.
Some has even come.out with conspiracy theory of either a way to bring in their golden boy Terry Moffi who is yet to find the playing filed in the colour of green and white at the ongoing AFCON 2023.
But in all one message is sent across to the entire world and that is adequate incompetency by our medical team who could not identify between a mere bruise to a critical injury and even some said how on earth will they bring in a kelechi Ihenacho who was confirmed injured by an European medicals with the Hooe he will be fit as the competition grows with a player that had just a bruise and ruled out for three weeks.
May corruption free our teaming country and alow us enjoy the fruit of our common goal.
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