Obafemi Martins a.k.a Oba Goal who has been out of the Super Eagles setup for a long time now, was surprisingly recalled by the new national team head coach, Sunday Oliseh for the upcoming international fixtures.
While the striker was speaking with BBC sports, he revealed he was shocked getting an invitation from Sunday Oliseh.
“It was a bit of a shock, but a nice shock. I’m very happy, because I have always worked hard, supported and respected all the players picked by the coaches.
I thank coach Oliseh for this great opportunity. I’m just looking forward to going out there and playing for Nigeria again.”
However, in an interview with Completesportnigeria.com, Oliseh disclosed that Obafemi Martins must earn his place in the starting line-up of the team. “Martins will offer us some other qualities in attack but first he must earn his place in the team.”
Oliseh also spoke about the home-based Eagles and expressed his delight with their qualification for next year’s African Nations Championship in Rwanda.
“I was so impressed with the team’s play in the first leg and though I was not with the team in the second leg, I was told they did brilliantly considering the hostility.” Obafemi Martins who currently plays in he U.S said.
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