Martins Signs New Contract With Seattle

Clement Ejiofor, 

A famous Nigerian striker Obafemi Martins has signed a new deal with Seattle Sounders. According to this contract he will play in the Major League Soccer club till 2017.
The 30-year-old striker tells BBC Sport that he is delighted to commit to a club he believes can build on recent success.
“I’ve settled down here and I’m excited to commit to the club for the next few years,” Martins said.

Martins is playing for Sounders

The Nigerian striker notes that the fans are amazing, the club is awesome and together they are building something massive.
He stated: “My ambition is to win more trophies here and continue to give my best.”
The former Newcastle United and Birmingham City forward joined Sounders in March 2013, and scored 8 goals and created 4 assists in his MLS debut campaign.

This season he has scored 17 goals and made 13 assists in the league helping to deliver the Supporters’ Shield and US Open Cup title.

However, Martins, who is set to return to the Nigeria squad for next month’s 2015 African Cup of Nations qualifiers against Congo and South Africa, is hungry for more.
“We have a fantastic squad and our target right now is the MLS Cup,” he said. “It’s not just about me but we are one hugely ambitious club, so it’s a collective ambition.” Martins, who has scored 18 goals in 39 international matches for the African Champions, was called up only once last year, against Kenya in a 2014 World Cup qualifier.