Obafemi Martins Names Seyi Tinubu as Man Who Can Change Nigerian Football
Former Super Eagles striker Obafemi Martins has backed Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, as the person who can help change Nigerian football.
Martins made the comments on Monday during a chat with former Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel on The Obi One Podcast.
The former Inter Milan forward was speaking about the ongoing crisis in the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), which has seen resignations and changes in the federation’s leadership in recent days.
Martins said poor football administration has been a problem in Nigeria since his playing days. He believes a young person who understands the game and the needs of Nigerians could help fix the system.
He specifically mentioned Seyi Tinubu as someone who could take on the challenge.
“We just need someone that can help. Someone young that understands the game, that understands the system, that can help us,” Martins said.
“I think Seyi Tinubu can do that too. He understands, he’s young, and he understands what Nigerian people want. I think he can change that.”
Seyi Tinubu has not publicly declared any interest in contesting for a position in the NFF.
The comments come amid major changes in Nigerian football administration.
Last week, Ibrahim Gusau resigned as NFF president, while the federation’s general secretary, Mohammed Sanusi, also stepped down.
Their resignations came after President Bola Tinubu ordered a “comprehensive reform” of Nigerian football, with the aim of addressing the country’s repeated failures to qualify for major regional, continental and world tournaments.
