Manchester United youngster Chido Obi-Martin is sharpening his attacking skills under the guidance of former Newcastle United striker Papiss Cisse, as the highly rated teenager continues his development away from the spotlight.
The emerging forward has been working with specialist coach Kwaku Ohemeng, who has incorporated the experienced Senegalese striker into the training programme to help refine Obi’s goal scoring instincts.
Cisse, widely remembered for his prolific spell at Newcastle, brings a wealth of experience to the mentoring role. The former Senegal international netted 44 goals in 131 appearances for the Magpies, earning admiration for his clinical finishing and instinctive movement inside the penalty area.
His reputation as a natural scorer has made him a valuable addition to Ohemeng’s coaching setup, particularly for young attackers seeking to enhance their efficiency in front of goal.
Obi, who is regarded as one of Manchester United’s promising youth prospects, has reportedly been undergoing intensive shooting and finishing sessions with Cisse.
The sessions are designed to improve his composure, positioning and decision making in attacking situations, qualities that defined Cisse during his peak years in the Premier League and across European football.
Beyond his successful stint in England, Cisse also enjoyed spells in Germany, China and Turkey, experiences that broadened his tactical understanding of the game.
Despite moving into the later stages of his career, he remains actively involved in football and continues to play for Wythenshawe Vets, a side based in the northwest of England where he has settled after retirement from elite competition.
Ohemeng’s decision to involve Cisse highlights a growing trend of using former elite players to nurture young talent through specialised training.
For Obi, access to such expertise offers a unique opportunity to learn from a striker renowned for scoring spectacular and technically demanding goals.
