Almeria of Spain forward Sadiq Umar says the recent unbeaten run by Nigeria Professional Football League side Akwa United is a surprise to him considering the nature of the league this season.
Sadiq who is back in Kaduna after scoring 20 goals in 38 games for Almeria and getting invited to the Super Eagles but couldn’t honour due to club commitment watched the game between Kano Pillars and the league leaders.
While watching at the Ahmadu Stadium, the 24 year old old Owngoalnigeria.comthat Akwa United is one of his favorite team this season and he watches them using the NPFL.TV app.
“ I had to come and see them live because I watched them while I was in Spain and they play one of the best brand of football in the league. They are a very exciting team”, he said.
He was later informed by a member of our editorial team that they are on a 17 match unbeaten run, he reacted by saying “Unbelievable for a team to put together an unbeaten run with the competitive nature of the NPFL. It’s unbelievable but they deserve it”.
Since losing to Nasarawa United 1-2 on the 14th of February, the Uyo side is yet to lose a game in the NPFL, a run that is seen by many as a testament to their current status as the best team in the league so far after 27 matches this season.