22nd June, 2010
Super Eagles and Wolfsburg of Germany star, Obafemi Akinwunmi Martins is optimistic of Nigeriaâ€
Martins, who was a substitute in Nigeriaâ€
He told P.M.Sports at their camp in Richard Bay, Durban early today: “I know that we are in a difficult situation because we failed to live up to expectations in our last match against Greece. We allowed the Greeks to run away with a 2-1 victory. Nonetheless, we have resolved to lay down our lives to win today’s match. We are ready to do that because we have the chance to move on to the Round of 16.
“All of us have resolved to put the disappointment of the last match behind us and play the game of our lives to ensure we put back smiles on the faces of Nigerians again.â€
When the former Newcastle of England striker was asked where it leaves the Nigerian team should the match between Argentina and Greece end in favour of the Greeks, Martins said: “We have our destiny in our hands not in the hands of anybody. We wonâ€
Martins is, however, hoping that Coach Lars Lagerback features him in the crucial match tonight. “I wish the coach will look in my direction. I know I have done it before and Iâ€