African hotshot set for debut

African Young Player of the Year Obafemi Martins should make his long- awaited international debut for Nigeria in the Unity Cup at Charlton’s ground The Valley.

The 19-year-old phenomenon has enjoyed an outstanding breakthrough season with Inter Milan, performing so well that the San Siro club persuaded him to miss the African Nations Cup to help their push for Serie A honours.

There were also reports that Martins might be eligible to play for Cameroon, but he has since committed fully to Nigeria.