Sadiq Umar was missing in action as his club Almeria secured hard fought 2-0 away win against Sporting Dijon in Spanish Segunda B game on Sunday.
Umar who is Almeria top scorer this season with 22 goals in 39 matches was not listed for the clash at El Molino.
In Sadiq’s absence, Spanish midfielder Ager Aketxe stepped up and scored both goals for the Joan Francesc Ferrer Sicilia’s side.
He scored the first on the 51st minute and and completed his brace 20 minutes later.
Almeria finished the fourth with 73 points from 42 matches and they will be hoping to have Sadiq Umar for the promotion play off against Girona.
The Rojiblancos will travel to Girona for the first leg on Wednesday, before returning home for the final leg on Sunday.
COMMENTS