La Liga: Nigerian stars Uche, Sadiq clash on StarTimes

Getafe’s Nigerian forward Christantus Uche celebrates scoring his team’s first goal with Getafe’s Spanish coach Jose Bordalas and Getafe’s Paraguayan defender Omar Alderete during the Spanish league football match between Athletic Club Bilbao and Getafe CF at the San Mames stadium in Bilbao on August 15, 2024. (Photo by ANDER GILLENEA / AFP)

This weekend’s La Liga fixtures are set to deliver a thrilling display of football, with the spotlight on a highly anticipated match between Getafe and Real Sociedad at the Coliseum Stadium on Sunday. Nigerian football fans have every reason to be excited, as the game promises an intriguing supremacy battle between two of their own—Chrisantus Uche and Umar Sadiq.

The match, which will be broadcast live on StarTimes Sports Premium channel, also offers fans an affordable option to stream via the StarTimes-ON app for just N600 weekly. This accessibility ensures that fans across Nigeria won’t miss out on the action.

Getafe, with Uche in their ranks, will be looking to end their recent poor run against Real Sociedad, having managed just one win in their last eight encounters. The team is also under pressure to change their dismal home form, with six consecutive winless games at the Coliseum. Uche, who has been a regular in Getafe’s line-up this season, scoring one goal in two appearances, will be key to their ambitions on Sunday.

Real Sociedad’s Nigerian forward #19 Umar Sadiq celebrates scoring the second goal during the Spanish league football match between Real Sociedad and Sevilla FC at the Anoeta stadium in San Sebastian on November 26, 2023. (Photo AFP)

On the opposing side, Real Sociedad’s Umar Sadiq, though having seen limited playing time this season with just 47 minutes across two substitute appearances, will be eager to make his mark. Despite his restricted role so far, Sadiq’s talent and potential impact cannot be underestimated.

Real Sociedad enter the match with an impressive away record, having won their last two games on the road without conceding a single goal. However, the Madrid region has not been a favourable hunting ground for them, with only one win in their last 14 visits—a record Getafe hopes to capitalise on.

This weekend’s La Liga action isn’t limited to Uche and Sadiq, as other Nigerian players will also be on the pitch. Kelechi Iheanacho and Chidera Ejuke of Sevilla continue their quest for a first win in Spain as they face Girona. Meanwhile, Barcelona, the only team with a perfect record so far, will host Real Valladolid at Camp Nou.

Real Madrid will also be in action, looking to recover from a sluggish start to their title defence when they take on Real Betis on Sunday. The spotlight will be on Kylian Mbappé, whose adaptation to La Liga continues as he seeks to find his rhythm in Spanish football.

For Nigerian football fans, StarTimes offers a front-row seat to all the La Liga excitement this weekend, with real-time updates, in-depth coverage, and the chance to watch their favourite stars in action.