Ghana forward Ibrahim Sadiq shines as AZ Alkmaar stages thrilling draw with Ajax

In an electrifying Eredivisie encounter on Sunday, Ghanaian forward Ibrahim Sadiq was the man of the day as AZ Alkmaar staged a thrilling 2-2 draw with Ajax at the Johan Cruyff Arena.The 24-year-old, who has been plagued by injuries throughout the campaign, produced a performance that entrenched his growing profile in Dutch football.When AZ are struggling to keep their Champions League ambitions alive, Sadiq emerged like a knight in shining armour at the eleventh hour.The match was an aggressive contest from the very start, with the two teams going toe to toe in their pursuit of attack football.After an incandescent first half, AZ found themselves behind, but their persistence paid off as Sadiq struck in the 83rd minute.His well-timed strike seemed to have sealed a crucial victory for his side.Ajax responded swiftly, however, with Oliver Edvardsen equalizing just three minutes later, and both sides had to settle for a draw.Sadiq's fifth goal was his fifth in just nine league games this term, evidence of his lethal finishing.Despite his problem with injuries, the Ghana international has been AZ's go-to player, netting five goals and picking up three assists in a resurgence in form.With AZ pushing for a Champions League spot, Sadiq's performance will be instrumental. Read Full Story