Former Tremendous Eagles striker Obafemi Martins has raised considerations concerning the lack of teamwork within the present Nigerian nationwide workforce.
Martins, who as soon as performed for golf equipment like VfL Wolfsburg, Inter Milan, and Newcastle United, stated that particular person expertise alone can’t deliver success to the Tremendous Eagles. He believes that with out correct teamwork, even high gamers like Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman will battle to guide Nigeria to victory.
Talking in an interview with Soccer Followers Tribe, the 40-year-old in contrast in the present day’s workforce with the one he performed in. He stated the present squad has massive names, however not the identical unity.
“Again then, we had a workforce,” Martins stated. “Now, the names are there, however the workforce just isn’t. Osimhen is doing nicely as a striker, Lookman is doing nicely too, however we have to play collectively as a workforce to win.”
Martins, who scored 18 targets in 42 matches for Nigeria, reminded followers that soccer is a workforce sport. He warned that even when Osimhen scores 100 targets, it received’t matter if the workforce doesn’t progress.
“Osimhen can rating 100 targets, but when we don’t transfer ahead, it’s just like the targets imply nothing,” he stated.
The Tremendous Eagles have been underneath hearth just lately, particularly after disappointing leads to their 2026 World Cup qualifiers, together with a draw in opposition to Zimbabwe.
Like many followers, Martins believes that constructing stronger workforce chemistry is essential if Nigeria desires to qualify for the following World Cup. With 4 qualifiers left, the workforce might want to work collectively greater than ever to achieve their objective.
