MARTINS WITHDRAWAL CONFIRMED?
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MARTINS WITHDRAWAL CONFIRMED?
From the BBC
never played for the Super Eagles, has spurned overtures from the Nigeria Football Association (NFA) to represent his country.
In October, Martins withdrew at the last minute from playing in the football tournament of the All Africa Games while he has also declined invitations to take part in any of Nigeria's 2004 Olympic Games qualifiers.
"We can't force any player to wear the country's colours, so we'll abide by his decision," said NFA secretary-general Taiwo Ogunjobi.
Martins has been in impressive form for Inter Milan this season, scoring four times in his eleven appearances.
The striker was one of five African players recently shortlisted by the Confederation of African Football for their 2003 Caf Player of the Year award.
never played for the Super Eagles, has spurned overtures from the Nigeria Football Association (NFA) to represent his country.
In October, Martins withdrew at the last minute from playing in the football tournament of the All Africa Games while he has also declined invitations to take part in any of Nigeria's 2004 Olympic Games qualifiers.
"We can't force any player to wear the country's colours, so we'll abide by his decision," said NFA secretary-general Taiwo Ogunjobi.
Martins has been in impressive form for Inter Milan this season, scoring four times in his eleven appearances.
The striker was one of five African players recently shortlisted by the Confederation of African Football for their 2003 Caf Player of the Year award.
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This is a big disgrace for our beloved country Nigeria this boy will have to pay dearly for this, i hope this trend never continues because he has set a bad example for future Nigerian up and coming stars.
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CAF should be petitioned to remove Martins name from the APOY shortlist. I have nothing against Martins deciding not to play for Nigeria and to concentrate on his club career but in my opinion a player that has not yet played for his country and has refused to play should not be on the list.
The first reason being that if Martins should decide to play for Italy which he still can, and he wins the APOY then he will be the first "non-African" to win the award since he would have taking Italian citizenship. Just like Viera, Makalele and others are not eligile Martins should not be eligible until he confirms his soccer citizenship by playing for Nigeria.
The second reason is that IMO no player that has not represented his country should be eligible for APOY as part of thier assessment must come from their performances for their countries and not just their club form.
The first reason being that if Martins should decide to play for Italy which he still can, and he wins the APOY then he will be the first "non-African" to win the award since he would have taking Italian citizenship. Just like Viera, Makalele and others are not eligile Martins should not be eligible until he confirms his soccer citizenship by playing for Nigeria.
The second reason is that IMO no player that has not represented his country should be eligible for APOY as part of thier assessment must come from their performances for their countries and not just their club form.