In February the Newcastle star failed to turn up for a Nigeria friendly against Ghana at Brentford’s Griffin Park, then on the final game of the season he disappeared again as the Magpies prepared to face Watford.

His absence at Vicarage Road was put down to a mix-up, but this time the Nigerian FA are demanding action from Newcastle after Martins, 22, failed to turn up for a training camp.

Martins has ignored the ultimatum from Super Eagles coach Berti Vogts, who warned him he would lose his place if he did not show up.