OBAFEMI MARTINS Accepts KESHI's Invitation For Venezuela Friendly
Published: October 25, 2012As reported by lasprovincias.es, the Nigeria Football Federation has sent a fax to in - form Levante striker Obafemi Martins, inviting him for the Super Eagles friendly with Venezuela at Marlins Park Stadium, Miami on November 14.
The report from Spain further disclosed that Stephen Keshi has listed Martins in his provisional squad for the friendly against the South Americans, and except their are last minute changes to the roster, the former Inter Milan star will play his first game for the Nigeria selection after more than two years in the international wilderness.
Though Martins has accepted Keshi's invitation, his priority is to to focus on his club career with Levante. Nevertheless, he is aware that the Eagles gaffer is keen on taking him to the African Cup of Nations in South Africa if he impresses in the exhibition game against Venezuela.
The 27 - year -old forward has two goals in four appearances for Levante in the Primera División. His last international game was against Guinea in October 2010.
Photo Credit: Official website Levante
The report from Spain further disclosed that Stephen Keshi has listed Martins in his provisional squad for the friendly against the South Americans, and except their are last minute changes to the roster, the former Inter Milan star will play his first game for the Nigeria selection after more than two years in the international wilderness.
Though Martins has accepted Keshi's invitation, his priority is to to focus on his club career with Levante. Nevertheless, he is aware that the Eagles gaffer is keen on taking him to the African Cup of Nations in South Africa if he impresses in the exhibition game against Venezuela.
The 27 - year -old forward has two goals in four appearances for Levante in the Primera División. His last international game was against Guinea in October 2010.
Photo Credit: Official website Levante
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