Obafemi Martins scores for Sounders in season Opener

Obafemi Martins scored a goal as his MLS side Seattle Sounders started the new season with a 3-0 victory over New England Revolution on Sunday night.The Nigeria striker scored his side's second

goal in the 41st minute.He then assisted strike partner Clint Dempsey for the third goal in the 66th minute.Another Nigerian, Ikenna Opara, scored for Sporting Kansas City in a 1-1 draw with New York Red Bull.Jalil Anibaba was an unused substitute in the game.

Tesho Akindele, a Canadian but with Nigerian roots, was in action for FC Dallas as they won 1-0