could still be called up to the national team.
Shola Ameobi rejected an opportunity to represent Nigeria at the 2013 Nations Cup,rather opting to remain with Newcastle in England,but Martins did not make the final list to the tournament.
Keshi revealed that Ameobi possess the qualities he is seeking in the ideal players, he wants to represent Nigeria.
“I think I need Shola Ameobi because Ameobi coming for the Venezuela game – you could see a different presence in the locker room,” Keshi told SuperSport.
“He came with a coaching ability, he came in with this togetherness that says we are together wherever you might have come from.”
“When he talked to the boys, they listened and I said wow – this is what I am looking for on the field. Somebody who can talk for me on the field because I know when I was playing as a captain – I know what I do,” Keshi added.
“And we talked and he was really ready to come but whatever he had in his contract denied him from coming,” he said.
On the future of Martins the Super Eagles boss said that the door has not been shut on him and that he will still get an opportunity to play for Nigeria,but he must show that he is willing to come.
“Martins wasn’t ready for the Cup of Nations but he is still part of the group.”
“And when he gets his next call-up, if he wants to come, we will see how it goes,” Keshi said.
With the way Ameobi rejected the last call-up,should he be invited again to the national team?
