Obafemi Martins Shines In America

[Folami David]

Seattle Sounders coach Sigi Schmid has praised Obafemi Martins for the Nigerian's fighting spirit after the side's 2-1 Major League Soccer loss at Real Salt Lake on Saturday night.
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Martins did not score on his first start for his new American side and missed a good chance, but his work rate impressed his boss.
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When the Sounders signed the Super Eagles striker, their hope was to add the Robbie Keane-type of player that could put their team over the top. On Saturday, to Schmid, he saw an element of Martins that may matter in the end just as much as the scoring.
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An injury suffered while away on international duty very easily could have kept Martins out of the match, but instead he chose to make his first start of the year, playing 62 minutes before giving way to David Estrada.
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"He gutted it out for us, which shows me that he's got some character and wants to battle for the team," Schmid said. "He can play better because he wasn't fully 100-percent. He had the good chance on Rimando in the first half and I think 100-percent Oba buries those."
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The Sounders have yet to claim their first win after four games and midfielder Steve Zakauni feels they need to improve fast.
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"At 0-3-1, our record is not good," Zakuani said. "We have to take what's coming our way - the criticism, the backlash. We deserve it, but the good thing is that the season is still young. We have time to turn it around."

[Shola Sholaz]

He shines in whatever club he goes to. He is just a star anytime anyday. I kudos him for his achievements so far