The
Super Eagles attacker Obafemi Martins has reacted to his recent recall to the
national team after two years absence.
Speaking
to BBC sports, Martins revealed it was a bit of shock after he got coach
Oliseh’s invite.
He
said: “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.
He
said: “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.
He said: “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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