But this afternoon ... to clear the air ... Newcastle insist they have NOT refused to release the player.Roeder Does NOT Want An International Incident
But this afternoon ... to clear the air ... Newcastle insist they have NOT refused to release the player.The 22-year-old looks certain to play against Ghana at Brentford's Griffin Park tomorrow night.
Newcastle Utd statement: "Newcastle United wishes to make it clear that the club has not refused Obafemi Martins permission to join up with the Nigerian squad for their friendly game with Ghana this week.
"The club has written to the Nigerian FA to make that clear."