Martins still eyeing return to Super Eagles

Seattle Sounders striker Obafemi Martins hopes his form in Major League Soccer (MLS) will earn him a Super Eagles recall. 

Martins was on the score sheet in Sounders’s 3-2 home win over Real Salt Lake on Friday night for his 13th goal of the season and his ninth assists.

The 29-year-old, who last played for Nigeria against Kenya in 2013, wants to help Sounders to the title in the hope that a successful campaign can earn him a recall to the national team.

“I said at the start of the season if I was doing well for Seattle and scoring goals, I’d have a chance with Nigeria,” he told BBC Sport.

“But firstly, I want to play regularly here and try to help Seattle Sounders win a trophy.”

With the Super Eagles struggling for goals and results in their 2015 African Cup of Nations qualifiers, Martins who has scored 18 goals in 39 games for Nigeria hopes his form has caught Stephen Keshi’s eye ahead of October’s games with Sudan.

“It’s the coach’s decision to invite players but if I can get a recall to the national team, I’ll be honoured,” he said.

“I just need to continue my form here in the United States, give my all to this club and let other things happen naturally.

“I love my country and I always want Nigeria to do well with me in the squad or not.

“If I get another chance, great, and if not, I can only wish my country all the best.”