Obafemi Martins has reacted to his recent recall to the national team after two years absence.
Speaking to BBC sports, Super Eagles striker, Obafemi Martins, has
revealed it was a bit of shock after he got coach Sunday Oliseh’s invite
to the National team after a 2-year absence.
“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.”
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