Ex Nigeria international, Obafemi Martins has made a huge donation to some disabled Nigerians.
Through the Obafemi Martins Foundation, the former Inter Milan player gave out more than 1,000 walking aids. over 500 wheelchairs and clutches to incapacitated Lagosians at an event held at the National Stadium in Lagos on Tuesday.
Obafemi Martins joins Chinese side, Shanghai Shenhua
Nigeria forward, Obafemi Martins has completed a move from Seattles Sounders in New York to Chinese club Shanghai Shenhua in a multi-million dollar deal.
The 31-year-old ex Inter Milan player who has scored 43 goals in 84 appearances for the MLS club since March 2013 joins the likes of ex Chelsea players, Demba Ba, Ramires in the league.
Obafemi Martins to unveil his fashion line.
Seattle Sounders forward, Obafemi Martins is set to unveil his fashion line, Obagear. The collection which features T-shirts, sweatshirts, hud and sweater has the image of the
Nigerian footballer doing his iconic back-flip goal celebration.
The Obagear is yet to hit the Nigerian fashion market, but is available at boutiques and stores in the United States.
“This is the first time we will have a Nigerian footballer going into fashion in a civilised and professional manner. I love clothes. That is the reason I have decided to branch into creating a clothing line for at least my fans to have the opportunity to see my other side.
“It’s not about football alone. A lot is still coming from me, i am also going to set up my own foundation soon where I am going to give back to the society in Nigeria. I have one already, but I still want to do that in all the states in Nigeria this time around, it will not be a Lagos thing alone. The first is this Obagear project and I’m sure my fans will love it. Obagear is fast selling in America, hopefully we will unveil it in Lagos very soon.”The ex Inter Milan player revealed.
Obafemi Martins now an American citizen.
Seattle Sounders forward, Obafemi Martins has joined the growing list of Nigerian footballers with dual citizenship.
The Nigeria international Obafemi has been issued a Green Card.
This was confirmed by the Major League Soccer (MLS) who listed the ex Inter Milan player as a home player during the roster update for all the 20 MLS teams.
Obafemi Martins Emerge Seattle Sounders MVP For Second Year In a Row
Nigeria international Obafemi Martins has been emerged the Most Valuable Player of Major League Soccer club, Seattle Sounders for the second season in a row.
The ex Inter Milan forward who has been in an outstanding form for the MLS side scoring more than 10 goals in over 15 appearances has joined Osvaldo Alonso as the second Seattle Sounders player to have won the award more than once.
The 31 year-old was recently recalled to the Oliseh-led Super Eagles squad.
Obafemi Martins recalled to national team
Seattle Sounders Forward, Obafemi Martins has been recalled to the national team. The ex Inter Milan striker will feature in next month’s World Cup qualifier against Swaziland.
Obafemi Martins could fly with the Eagles again.
There are reports that Seattle Sounders striker, Obafemi Martins could make a comeback to the Oliseh-led national team for next month’s 2018 preliminary World Cup qualifier against Djibouti or Swaziland.
The ex Inter Milan player has not featured in the team for two years now but has remained in a blistering form for his Major League Soccer side scoring 14 goals in 19 appearances.
A top source hinted Complete Sports, “Obviously, Martins is an option we are considering in attack and he could make a return to the team but the coach has the final say on that. Emenike has not showed the handlers he could be relied on in the games he has played. The coach wants his forwards to be aggressive and press high up but that has not been the case.”
Obafemi Martins eyes Eagles return, denies retiring from international football
Nigeria international, Obafemi Martins is reportedly eyeing a return to the Oliseh-led Super Eagles squad. The Seattle Sounders striker if given the chance is certain he will prove his mettle and score more goals for the team.
“I hope I will soon get another chance to score goals for Nigeria again and I also believe that with time and a little more patience the Eagles will come back to winning ways under new coach Sunday Oliseh. He has gotten all the experience we need in a coach, he has played the game before and I am really happy to see him in eagles again.”
The former Levante forward who has scored 18 goals for in 39 appearances for Nigeria also denied calling time on his international career adding that he was misquoted by the media.
“I never announced my retirement, in any form or anyway, it was not official at all, I was unhappy to be treated as if am not a Nigerian footballer, I have represented Nigeria, at the Nations Cup, World Cup, and I still want to play more, it’s a new eagles now, led by Oliseh, so why will I retire now, I am still young.” He said
The reason Keshi snubbed me.- Obafemi Martins
Who didn’t or doesn’t miss Obafemi Martins in the national team? We all somehow do. The Seattle Sounders forward has opened up on the chief reason why Super Eagles handler, Stephen Keshi refused to invite him to the team despite his fine form.
Obagoal as fondly called told the press, “I don’t think Keshi likes me, that’s all. I don’t have any issues with him. I respect him as a coach but I think Keshi doesn’t like me.”
The ex Inter Milan striker hung his
international boots few months back after earning 39 caps and scoring 18 goals.
Obafemi Martins wins MLS goal of the year award, says he's done with the Super Eagles.
Seattle Sounders forward, Obafemi Martins’ fantastic goal against San Jose Earthquakes on May 18 has been voted MLS Goal of the Year.
Obagoal’s goal garnered over 50% of the total votes cast by online voters at MLSSoccer.com. Portland’s Will Johnson and New York’s Thierry Henry’s goals came second and third respectively.
Meanwhile in other unrelated news, the former Levante striker who has been constantly shunned by the technical team for some time now has called time on his international career.
In an interview with Italian daily, La Gazzetta dello Sport, Martins who made 39 appearances for the Super Eagles and scored 18 goals hinted that that he’s having problems with the Super Eagles set up and has not enjoyed good relationship with some of his team-mates.
“No, I am done with my national team, I will not go there any more. I do not have good relationships with some companions. If they do not want me anymore, patience. I love my country, I have given so much. But there are problems and although I am summoned, I do not go.” He stated.