‘They wanted me to be the next Shearer’ – Obafemi Martins opens up on wearing number 9 shirt at Newcastle
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Obafemi Martins Reflects on Pressure of Inheriting Shearer's No.9 Jersey at Newcastle - TV360 Nigeria
Former Nigeria international Obafemi Martins has opened up about the immense pressure he felt when he inherited the iconic No.9 jersey from Alan Shearer during his time at Newcastle United. In an emotional interview with Football Fans Tribe, the now 40-year-old striker reflected on the challenges of living up to the expectations that came with his £10 million transfer from Inter Milan in 2006. “It wasn’t easy at all playing as the No.9. I took S…
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