The recalcitrant player it will be recalled had resorted to his twitter handle to pass tantrums at anyone after losing his place in the Super Eagles, a conduct which infuriated many soccer-loving Nigerians.
The Cardiff City star striker told walesonline.co.uk that he could get his way into the list of Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi with his superlative performance in the colours of the Bluebirds.
“I was in Nigeria’s squad for the World Cup finals in South Africa and I would love the chance to go again,” said the former West Brom striker who is looking forward to joining his Cardiff teammates Gary Medel and Kim Bo-Kyung at Brazil 2014 mundial.
Odemwingie who featured in the 2010 World Cup stated that he needs to convince his detractors with a good showing with the Welsh side to get a place back in the national team.
“Why not?” said Odemwingie after Cardiff’s 2-2 draw against Manchester United. “Certainly, I believe there is a chance. If it comes I would be delighted.
“I haven’t been selected recently because the new coach wanted changes in the team. First of all it affected the older players so the situation wasn’t so friendly, but he has made it clear that any player who is active and eligible had a chance for Nigeria for the World Cup finals so we will see.
“Playing for my country in Brazil would mean so much. I was in South Africa with Nigeria during 2010 and it was a great event. Brazil is maybe even more popular football-wise so it would be great to be part of that if it happens,” said the 55-capped Nigerian international.
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... Says Cardiff will survive relegation
EMBATTLED Nigerian striker, Peter Osaze Odemwingie has expressed optimism that Cardiff City will escape relegation from the English Premier League when the season ends in May next year.
Speaking after the Bluebirds forced Manchester United to a 2-2 draw at home which further threatened the survival of the newly-promoted outfit, Odemwingie said that the Welsh side has what it takes to retain its slot in the elite division after all.
“Belonging in the Premier League was the first thing that came into my mind when we equalised The joy around the stadium, I felt like Cardiff is here to stay. There is a lot of work to be done and confidence is the key. This is the first year in the league but the performance we showed we are not like the struggling sides. Sometimes we don’t show the best football but the spirit of the team is very strong.”
“I have been in situations where everyone improves and you become a very solid side in the Premier League,” the 2008 Beijing Olympic silver medallist told walesonline.co.uk.
Odemwingie it will be recalled fell out of favour with West Brom Albion 'the Hawthorns' leading to his eventual move to Cardiff City.
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Super Cup: Kano Pillars, Enyimba clash as NFF's AGM holds in Warri
REIGNING Federation Cup king, Enyimba FC and 2013 Globacom Premier League winner, Kano Pillars would set the Warri City Stadium, aglow on Thursday (November 28) to fight for the Super Cup at stake.
The grudge match will hold immediately after the Annual General Meeting of the Nigeria Football Federation billed for the Brownhill Event Centre, Ogunnu, Warri, which will among other issues confirm the promotion and relegation of teams in the premier league.
The Super Cup formerly known as Charity Cup was introduced in 1984 and was first won by the defunct Leventis United, which defeated Rangers FC of Enugu 2-1 at the National Stadium, Lagos.
Leventis had won the Challenge Cup that year as a Division Three side with a 1-0 victory over the defunct Abiola Babes while Rangers claimed the league title.
Pillars are looking forward to winning the Super Cup title this time having lost to the People's Elephant last year.
Interestingly Pillars defeated Enyimba 1-0 in a rescheduled Globacom Premier League match at the Confluence Stadium, Lokoja, a feat which eventually gave them the league title and also shattered Enyimba's ambition of winning the diadem.
Pillars will be coached this time by Kabiru Baleria in the absence of Baba Ganaru, the man who piloted them to win the league title last month, who has reportedly teamed up with Nasarawa United already.
In what appears to be a source of good news to die-hard fans of Enyimba, Pillars will be missing the services of striker Gambo Mohammed in Thursday's clash.
Faithful of Saimaisugida exponents would no doubt rely on Manir Ubale, Nasir Ali, Bello Kofarmata, Rabiu Ali and goalkeeper Theophilus Afelokhai, among others to give them cuase
for celebration in Warri.
Caption: Odemwingie during the game against Manchester United which ended in a 2-2 draw
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