Super Eagles forward, Sadiq Umar scored an important goal for Almeria in their 2-2 SmartBank LaLiga II final day clash at Leganes to secured his side’s league title.

The result has also helped Almeria gained promotion back to the Spanish top flight after missing out last season in the playoff.

The match played at the Estadio de Municipal De Burtaque was explosive from the get go as both sides find back of the next inside opening 15 minutes.

Borja Carces gave Leganes the lead with just nine minutes into the game before Almeria equalized via Rodrygo Ely six minutes after.

Umar’s team mate in the Super Eagles, Kenneth Omeruo restored Leganes’ lead with from a goal mouth melee with three minutes to end the first half.

But Almeria who remained resolute with what they intend to achieve even the score with eighth minutes into restart from Sadiq Umar’ sublime finish.

Almeria held on to ward off late pressure from their hosts to secure the point which was enough to win the second division league title and returned to LaLiga after went down in 2014.

Umar will be among the notable names to be remembered for the historic feat as his 18 goals and nine assists helped Almeria win the SmartBank league.

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