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NFF Extends Heartfelt Wishes as Obafemi Martins Marks 33rd Birthday
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has conveyed warm birthday wishes to the accomplished former Super Eagles striker, Obafemi Martins, as he celebrates his 33rd birthday today. The NFF took to their verified Twitter handle on Saturday to extend their felicitations, expressing admiration for the striker’s prolific career.
“Happy birthday to the very prolific Obafemi Martins. Keep shining,” the NFF tweeted, acknowledging Martins’ enduring contribution to Nigerian football. The striker, who made his Super Eagles debut in 2004, boasts an impressive record of 41 appearances and 18 goals for the national team.
Martins’ international journey includes three Africa Cup of Nations campaigns, featuring prominently in Egypt 2006, Ghana 2008, and Angola 2010. Notably, he was a pivotal part of the Super Eagles squad during the South Africa 2010 FIFA World Cup.
Currently plying his trade with Chinese Super League club Shanghai Shenhua, Martins has left an indelible mark on the global football stage. His club career has seen him don the jerseys of esteemed clubs such as Reggiana, Inter Milan, Newcastle United, Birmingham City, Wolfsburg, Rubin Kazan, Levante, and Seattle Sounders.
A moment etched in football history occurred when Martins, donning the Birmingham City colors, emerged as a second-half substitute to score the decisive goal in the shocking 2-1 victory over Arsenal in the 2011 League Cup final at Wembley Stadium.
As Obafemi Martins celebrates his 33rd year, the football community joins in commemorating the remarkable achievements of a player whose talent and dedication have left an indomitable imprint on the beautiful game.
