Obafemi Martins To Earn Bumper Pay In China

Obagoal will earn a bumper pay when his deal at Shanghai Shenhua is completed. The Nigerian international is keen for the big pay and sources say his former pay at Seattle has been doubled.

Nigeria striker Obafemi Martins will enjoy one of his biggest pay days when he joins Chinese club Shanghai Shenhua as he will pocket twice what he was on at MLS side Seattle Sounders.

The 31-year-old Martins was on $3 million at Seattle Sounders, making him the second highest earner at the MLS club behind US international Clint Dempsey.

Martins China Move Delayed By Visa

Sources have revealed recently that recalled Nigerian striker Obafemi Martins has made a money move to join Shanghai Shenhua in China. His chances of playing for the Eagles might be cut short due to this move.

A few top players have moved to the Chinese league recently in mega money deals with the likes of Brazil and Chelsea's Ramires, Texeria taking the lead.

Nigeria striker Obafemi Martins is waiting for an entry visa to China to complete his move to Chinese Super League club Shanghai Shenhua.

MLS: Martins, Drogba Fail To Win Goal Of The Season

Didier Drogba and Obafemi Martins have lost out on the MLS Goal of the Season despite being among the top scorers in the league. None of their goals was good enough to win the best goal award but the two players were key in the success of their both teams this season.

Drogba of Montreal Impact and  Seattle Sounders forward Obafemi Martins had their goals nominated for the 2015 MLS Goal of the Year.

‘Oba’, for one, had four of his goals initially nominated for the award.

Nigerians Abroad: Iheanacho, Martins, Emenike, Ibrahim, Ujah, Ighalo Hits Target, Mikels Starts & More

Several Nigerian players were on song across Europe this weekend. Goals kept coming in and of cause Mikel made a rare start while Martins can't stop leaving up to his nick name Obagoal. The big question is this will Oliseh have a rethink over Martins. Obagoal has pleaded to Oliseh to give him a recall to the national team.

Vincent Enyeama: Super Eagles captain was in goal for Lille for the entire duration as they drew goalless at Lyon.

William Troost-Ekong: The defender saw action for the entire duration of the game as his Norwegian club Haugesund lost 5-0 at Stromsgodset.

AFCON: Obafemi Martins Tips Nigeria Above Tanzania

In form Seattle Sounders forward and former Super Eagles striker Obafemi Martins thinks that Oliseh’s first list as the new Eagles' gaffer is spot on.

Martins, who has scored 18 goals in 39 games for Nigeria called the list, that includes 6 local stars from the NPFL (below with Oliseh ) , laden with talent and has tipped Nigeria to beat Tanzania.

“I think the coach has chosen a good squad and hopefully Nigeria will win in Tanzania,” the mercurial star said from his base in Seattle USA.

Nigeria: Obafemi Martins Begs Oliseh For Super Eagles Recall

Obafemi Martins has asked the new Super Eagles coach if he can still play for Nigeria again. While congratulating him on his new job, Martins said Sunday Oliseh has all it takes to coach the team and urged him to give him a chance to score for Nigeria again.

It will be recalled that the footballer’s name was left out of the Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifying match against Tanzania and international friendly game against Niger scheduled for early next month. Martins has also been nursing a four months injury and only returned to action for Seattle Sounders last weekend.

Obafemi Martins Hits Double For Seattle Sounders Against Orlando City

Obafemi Martins marked his return from injury by netting a brace in Seattle Sounders’ 4-0 defeat of Orlando City in the American topflight.

Martins suffered an adductor injury during the Sounders' U.S. Open Cup match against the Portland Timbers on June 17 – which kept him out for two months.

He gave the Sounders the lead in the 17th minute after a one-two with Lamar Neagle left him all alone with only Orlando keeper Tally Hall to beat. The striker rifled his attempt past Hall for his eighth goal of the season, taking over from Clint Dempsey as the side's leading scorer this season and giving the Sounders the early advantage.

MLS REVIEW: Charles Eloundou Inspires Colrado Comeback, Martin's Poor Form Continues

Colorado Rapids pulled off a 3-1 comeback win over Real Salt Lake, while Seattle Sounders' poor form continued. Substitutes Charles Eloundou and Juan Edgardo Ramirez turned the game for Colorado Rapids on Saturday, while an early blitz set up New York Red Bulls' third win in four MLS matches.

Eloundou set up all three goals for the Rapids, including one to Ramirez, as Colorado overturned a goal deficit in the final 10 minutes to triumph 3-1 over Real Salt Lake, who finished the match with 10 players.

After spending most of the match in defence, RSL looked on track for a shock win at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Denver but goals to Drew Moor, Jared Watts and Ramirez saw Colorado prevail at home.

Martins Hits Brace Over New York City FC

Obafemi Martinsgot two goals for Seattle Sounders in their 3-1 victory against New York City FC at Yankee Stadium. A goal in each half of the encounter ensured Seattle secured their third consecutive win and fourth in five, while their hosts remain winless in seven matches.

Obagoal put his side in the 23rd minute after he ran down a through ball and slotted a breakaway goal in the 23rd minute that gave his side a half time lead. Nine minutes on restart of the second half, Mehdi Ballouchy pulled the hosts on level times before Clint Dempsey put Seattle in the lead again four minutes later.

Obafemi Martins Shoots Sounders To Victory

Nigeria’s Obafemi Martins got the only goal for Seattle Sounders in their 1-0 victory over Houston Dynamo at the CenturyLink Field on Saturday night.

Martins gathered a pass from teammate Clint Dempsey on the edge of the Dynamo box and charged into it. He churned around Jermaine Taylor with a 360-degree spin move, then finished inside the back post.

I Don't Think Keshi Likes Me - Obafemi Martins

Obafemi Martins has said that his being frozen out of the national team was due to coach Stephen Keshi’s personal decisions. The Seattle Sounders forward just came off a season where he led his side to Major League Soccer play-offs as well as winning the Supporters’ Shield.

Despite being in top form and scoring 17 goals in the just ended season where he earned nomination for the Most Valuable Player award, Martins was ignored for the Super Eagles’ 2014 Fifa World Cup campaign.

Obafemi Martins Scores Brace Against Chivas In MLS League

Nigeria striker Obafemi Martins was the hero for Seattle Sounders as they crushed hosts Chivas 4-2 in a MLS game on Wednesday. Martins has now scored 12 goals in 23 matches this season for Seattle Sounders. The Western Conference leaders scored four goals in the opening 42 minutes of the game as the Sounders recorded a comfortable win at the StubHub Center. Obafemi Martins and Andy Rose both netted braces for Seattle, who are five points clear atop the table.

The former Newcastle forward Martins started what proved to be a devastating first half for the Sounders when he tapped in from a close range, connecting Chad Marshall's header off Brad Evans corner. Five minutes later, Martins doubled the lead and completed his brace tapping into empty net off Lamar Neagle's pass.

WORLD CUP CALL: Martins & Odemwingie Scores For Seattle And Stoke Respectively

Nigeria’s Obafemi Martins recorded his name on the scorers’ sheet in Seattle Sounders 2-1 victory over Philadelphia at CenturyLink Field on Sunday morning.

A deflected cross from a free kick opened the scoring 13 minutes in, with Brad Evans deflecting the ball into his own net, giving the Union the boost of an early before the weapon of mass destruction drew level for the hosts 16 minutes into the second half.

The former Levante forward pounced on a loose ball to slot home the equaliser in the 61st minute.
Chad Marshall wrapped up the win in the 84th minute with a snapping header off Marco Pappa’s corner kick to give Seattle their fourth win in a row.

Martins & Taye Taiwo Gives Up On World Cup Hopes

Bursaspor of Turkey defender, Taye Taiwo and Seattle Sounders of USA forward, Obafemi Martins say their chances of earning a recall to the Super Eagles for the FIFA World Cup in Brazil are very slim.

While Taiwo who has made 34 appearances for his Turkish side so far this term is outrightly pessimistic over his chances,Martins,who provided two assists for strike partner Clint Dempsey in his club's 4-4 draw with Portland Timbers at the weekend says he still at sea over their continued snub by coach Stephen Keshi.

"I played at the last World Cup, but this one will be very difficult to be a part of," Taiwo told BBC Sport.

PICTURE: Obafemi Martins Flaunts Toned Bod In Versace Speedos Pant

   Obagoal showing some real long stuff and golden necklace in this photo. See the picture after the cut.......

Obafemi Martins Sends Birthday Wishes To His Babymama

Super Eagles striker, Obafemi Martins took to Instagram to send his girlfriend, Abigail Barwuah a birthday shout-out. Obafemi Martins and his babymama, Abigail Barwuah who is Italian footballer, Mario Balotelli’s elder sister have been together for almost 2years.

Obafemi who has a son with Abigail also has two other kids. He has a son, Tyler with a white girl he dated while playing in the UK and another child with an African lady he dated while playing in Italy.

Obafemi Martins Scores Brace In Pre-Season Friendly

The Nigeria international has regained his scoring form after finding the back of the net twice for his MLS club in an exhibition match. Super Eagles forward Obafemi Martins only required two minutes to rediscover the missing scoring touch in Seattle Sounders' pre-season friendly 2-1 victory over the San Jose Earthquakes in mid-week.

Two first-half goals by rejuenated attacking potential Martins provided the important confidence booster for the MLS side at the Kino Sports Complex in Tucson, Arizona. Seattle started several of its newcomers from a wild off-season against the Earthquakes, including goalkeeper Stefan Frei, defender Chad Marshall and forward Kenny Cooper.

Obafemi Martins Shows Off Blings On Instagram

In the photos, he rocks a gold plated sunglasses, gold bracelet, chain and a gold-plated Rolex watch. Definitely balling. See the other picture after the cut....

Obafemi Martins Set For Premiership Return

Former Newcastle United and Birmingham City striker Obafemi Martins could be set to seal a shock return to the Premier League, as part of a short-term loan deal.

And his former Toon Army ally Chris Hughton heads up the list of potential suitors, with the Norwich City boss and former Magpies coach keen to bolster the Canaries’ front line for the remainder of the campaign.

The East Anglia club are 11/4 outsiders to suffer relegation from the Premier League this term but with a tally of just two goals from their last five outings in the English top flight, they face a fight to stay in the division.

Nigerian Jalil Anibaba Joins Obafemi Martins At Seattle

Nigeria-born American Jalil Anibaba has joined Obafemi Martins at Seattle Sounders from Chicago Fire in the MLS.

Seattle Sounders got a head start on Thursday’s Major League Soccer SuperDraft, pulling off a major trade Wednesday that also included an exchange of draft picks.

Long-time Sounders central defenders Jhon Kennedy Hurtado and Patrick Ianni were sent to the Chicago Fire to grab defender Jalil Anibaba.