VfL Wolfsburg of Germany striker, Obafemi Akinwunmi Martins (Obagol) has come out with a heart-tearing declaration that he is committed to the Super Eagles, despite information to the contrary in the international media early Friday.
The former Inter Milan and Newcastle United striker said he is ready to give his all towards ensuring Nigeria gets a remarkable outing at the World Cup in South Africa , despite a gory picture about him painted by unnamed NFF official.
The official was quoted as saying Obagol’s alleged bad attitude in camp and laisser-faire approach to training could have cost him a place in the World Cup team but for the injury to Everton of England striker, Victor Anichebe (The Beast).
Same official also said Martins has not thrown his body into training and matches which has left coach Lagerback disappointed.
However, in reaction, a shocked Martins said his commitment to the Eagles and loyalty to Nigeria has never wavered in the green-and-white national colours.
"My issues, as always, are about performances on the pitch and not in the newspapers.
The coach was equally shocked as myself to hear all these things being said about me.
"It's sad that when we have important preparation towards a big tournament like the World Cup some people would go about talking negatives about the team or players.
"As long as the team is doing what we could or should do then I'm happy, and I think that's the same for most players," the fleet-footed striker stated.
To underline his determination to excel Martins insists he is fighting like other strikers in the team to break into the starting eleven.
"Like many of the players in this present squad, this is my first World Cup and we are all fighting to make a great impact collectively," explained Martins.
"No one is guaranteed a starting place, past performance counts for nothing and so therefore I want to make sure I give my all every time.
"Whoever is speculating or accusing me of lacking the heart certainly doesn't know me.
"This is the World Cup and no one brings their B-game and I am ready to fight like everyone else to make the country proud," Oba concluded.
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