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Martins
returns to Eagles
By ROMANUS UGWU, Abuja
Wednesday,
March 9, 2011
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•Obafemi
Martins
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Obafemi Martins’ cup-winning feat with Birmingham City
has been promptly rewarded with a recall by coach Samson Siasia.
Martins has been overlooked by the Super Eagles since a disastrous
outing at last year’s World Cup in South Africa, but
a top team source has now revealed that ‘Obagoal’
will be picked for this month’s Nations Cup qualifier
against Ethiopia.
However, this may depend on the availability of Turkey-based
striker Emmanuel Emenike, who is currently nursing an injury.
“Siasia is seriously considering Martins for the match
against Ethiopia particularly after his recent showing with
Birmingham City in England,” a top team source said.
Martins, who made his Eagles debut seven years ago, was the
hero when unfancied Birmingham City upset Arsenal 2-1 to win
the Carling Cup at Wembley.
The 26-year-old striker came off the substitute bench to gladly
capitalise on a mix-up in the Arsenal defence and slot home
the winning goal a minute from fulltime.
Siasia though will axe Italy-based Michael Odibe in Thursday’s
press briefing after the much-hyped central defender failed
to impress on his debut against Sierra Leone last month.
Dropping Odibe will open the door for Ukraine-based Dele Adeleye,
team officials said.
Adeleye was unavailable for the Sierra Leone friendly as a
result of injury.
Israel-based goalkeepers Vincent Enyeama and Dele Aiyenugba
will keep their places, but the third goalkeeper from the
Nigeria Premier league could either be Sunday Rotimi or Chigozie
Agbim of Warri Wolves should Bassey Akpan remain banned.
“The goalkeeper trainer, Ike Shorunmu, has been very
impressed with the reflexes of Agbim, but he also rates the
experience of Rotimi,” a team source further disclosed.
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