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Real Sociedad striker Sadiq Umar floating after first goal in 15 months

Real Sociedad striker Sadiq Umar was delighted scoring in victory over Sevilla on Sunday.

The Nigeria international struck a superb long range drive, scoring his first goal in 15 months after recovering from knee surgery.

"It's a very important goal for me, it's a special moment for me. I haven't scored goals in a year and for me it's like a dream to achieve it today," he said after the match.

"It's an incredible day, because I need this goal.

"I thank all the people at Real, the physios, the doctors, coaches, teammates, all the people with whom I have worked day after day. This goal is for them."

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