According to All Nigeria Soccer, former Super Eagles player Obafemi Martins expressed his aspirations for his son Kevin Martins’ international career, saying he hopes the young striker will play for Nigeria. Due to his birthplace and family history, Kevin, who plays for Monza, is qualified to represent Ghana, Nigeria, and Italy.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
Obafemi, who earned 42 caps and scored 18 goals for Nigeria, expressed his preference for Kevin to follow in his footsteps and represent the Super Eagles. “Hopefully yes. I mean he’s half-Nigerian so we will see,” Obafemi said in an interview with French-based Nigerian journalist Babatunde Ojora.
Kevin’s international eligibility situation is complex, to say the least. His father is Nigerian, his mother is Ghanaian, and he was born in Italy, making him eligible to represent all three countries. The Italian Football Federation has already made a move to cap Kevin, selecting him for their U15 team in a friendly match against Portugal in 2019.
However, Obafemi’s comments suggest that he hopes Kevin will ultimately choose to represent Nigeria. As a legendary Nigerian player, Obafemi’s influence on Kevin’s decision cannot be overstated. Kevin has already shown promise as a young player, and his decision on which country to represent will be closely watched by football fans around the world.
Kevin’s footballing heritage is also worth noting. His maternal uncle, Mario Balotelli, is a former Manchester City striker, and his paternal uncle, Oladipupo Martins, was also a professional footballer. With such a rich footballing background, Kevin has big shoes to fill, but his talent and potential suggest that he is up to the challenge.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
