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By Lolade Adewuyi<\/h3>\n

24 May 2011 21:22:00<\/h4>\n<\/p>\n
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Carling Cup : Obafemi Martins – Nikola Zigic, Arsenal v Birmingham City<\/p>\n

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Obafemi Martins<\/a> has been recalled from his loan move to Birmingham City<\/a> by Russian side Rubin Kazan<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Nigerian’s goal secured the Blues\u2019 League Cup win against Arsenal in January which was undoubtedly the high point of his six-month stay in English football.<\/p>\n

Martins’ return to English football was blighted by stress fracture injury that required surgery and kept him out of the Alex McLeish’s side as they battled unsuccessfully against relegation.<\/p>\n

The former Newcastle hit man is expected back in Russia to contribute to his club in the ongoing season where they lie 10th<\/sup> on the table.<\/p>\n

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“My time here at Birmingham City will stay with me, forever,” the 26 year-old told BBC<\/em> in an interview.<\/span><\/p>\n

“The club, fans, coaching staff and board treated me good. Unfortunately the campaign ended in relegation, but we only need to dwell on the positives and a remarkable time here was well spent with passionate fans and a thoroughly professional side.”<\/span><\/p>\n

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