Obafemi Martins

The hope of Nigerian striker Obafemi Martins representing his country at the 2018 FIFA World Cup has suffered a defeat as he has been ruled out of action for at least six months. Martins suffered the injury on Tuesday in China.

Former Captain of the Super Eagles of Nigeria Joseph Yobo has reportedly urged Gernot Rohr to consider Obafemi Martins for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. The ex Everton defender believes Martins will be of help.

Nigerian international Obafemi Martins on Saturday, March 31, continued with his rich vein of form this season in the Chinese Super League as he scored hat-trick against Hebei CFFC. His goals helped Shanghai won the match 4-2.

Super Eagles and Shanghai Shenhua striker Obafemi Martins is popular among fans for his powerful shots and blistering pace - but another side that the former Newcastle attacker has now made famous is his love for flashy cars.

The yelutide period is a season of love and Super Eagles star attacker Obafemi Martins has refused to miss out on the fun time associated with the season, In a recent photo uploaded by the Shanghai Shenhua star forward on.

Shanghai Shenhua and Nigeria striker, Obafemi Martins shared an adorable picture of himself, his babymama, Abigail Baruwah and their son on social media.