Russia 2018: Adepoju wants Rohr to give Martins a chance

Former midfielder Mutiu Adepoju has called on Super Eagles’ Technical Adviser, Gernot Rohr, to open the door of his team for Nigerian striker Obafemi Martins.

The ex-international believes the Shanghai Shenhua striker has done enough to make his return to the Nigerian team ahead of the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

Martins, who joined Shenhua in 2016, has been in superb form recently as he helped Shenhua finish 11th in the Chinese Super League, scoring 13 goals in 21 appearances for the club.

33-year-old Martins, with 18 goals in 41 appearances, was part of Nigeria’s team to the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, and last wore the national colours in 2015 in a match against Swaziland.

Adepoju said the Eagles could do with Martins’ experience and fitness to enhance competition in the attacking department of the team.

“The coach can never be wrong with opening the door to all good players ahead of the World Cup. The World Cup is a competitive event and every coach wants to do well,” Adepoju told Punch.

“The Eagles did very well in the qualifiers for the World Cup but they struggled a bit in the attack and can do with the option and experience a player like Martins can bring to the team.

“He (Martins) has been doing well with his club and has been able to hold his own in a star-studded league as the Chinese League.

“A return for Martins or any other good striker the coach may find will not threaten [Odion] Ighalo’s place rather it will give the coach more options to work with and get the best for his team to the World Cup.” he stated.

The Super Eagles have been drawn in Group D alongside Argentina, Iceland and Croatia for the group stage of the global showpiece in Russia next summer.

Comments

“I Want To Help Their Careers”- Blaqbonez Brags About Collaboration With Wizkid, Burna Boy & Davido

Nigerian rapper, Emeka Akumefule popularly known as Blaqbonez has made a very shocking revelation about his proposed collaboration with Wizkid, Burna Boy and Davido. Blaqbonez , asides from being the “Greatest rapper in Africa” is known for his bold controversial statements online. He recently weighed in on the ongoing beef between his boss, MI Abaga and Vector stating that the real genesis of the beef was from Vector’s side and this caused a huge stir on the internet . Blaqbonez however, has made another statement that is likely to put him in a bad position with fans. In a recent interview, the “Mr Boombastic” rapper explained that he intended on putting Wizkid , Burna Boy and Davido on a song just for them to showcase their talents and give them an opportunity to show their real talent to the world. He spoke with an air of authority while making the statement which means he places himself higher than the mentioned artiste...

Leaving your kids with their grandparents could be dangerous

Leaving your kids with their grandparents could be bad for their health and may even increase their risk of cancer, scientists have warned. Grandmothers and grandfathers spoil their grandchildren with sweet ‘treats’ and massive helpings of fattening food, a new review claims. They also allow them to laze about inside, playing video games or watching TV, instead of running around outside, it is alleged. And they reportedly tend to smoke in front of the kids, exposing their young lungs to second-hand tobacco smoke and setting a bad example. Scientists found that the risks were “unintentional”. The extraordinary claims are based on a review of research into the influence grandparents have on lifestyle factors that can sow the seeds of cancer in later life. Lead author Dr Stephanie Chambers, of the University of Glasgow’s Public Health Sciences Unit in Scotland, said: “While the results of this review are clear that behaviour such as exposure to smoking and regularly tre...

Husband and wife? Simi Kneels Down Before Her Boyfriend, Adekunle Gold On Stage (Watch Video)

During simi album concert, See Me Live. Simi kneels before her boyfriend on stage as they both perform together and this got the fans screaming. Here is the moment Simi knelt down for her alleged boyfriend, Adekunle Gold during their performance last night at her album concert in Hard Rock Cafe in Lagos. Watch the video below:-

Gist Coven

Search This Blog