The former West Brom striker had late last year told whoever cares to listen that he is very much available to play for Nigeria in the World Cup billed for Brazil later this year if coach Stephen Keshi is willing to give him a chance.
His attempt to relaunch himself back to reckoning during his short stay with Cardiff City failed before he secured a Stoke offer in the January transfer window in his bid to be among Nigerian foreign-based players who could be at Brazil 2014.
The Edo State-born player had a sweet tale to tell in his debut game for Stoke as The Potters secured a 2-1 win over the Barclays English Premier League reigning champions, Manchester United at the Old Trafford.
At St. Mary's Stadium, Odemwingie equalised for Stoke in the 38th minute as he latched on to a defence splitting pass from Charlie Adam, after the homers had taken the lead in the sixth minute through Ricky Lambert.
Gangling Peter Crouch eventually saved the day for Stoke when he cancelled the 41st minute lead by Steven as both sides fired blank in the last half of the game.
The result helped The Potters to climb up to the 12th position on the log with 26 points from 25 games.
Meanwhile, Nigeria captain, Joseph Yobo also on Saturday night made his debut with Norwich City in the home game against red-hot Manchester city which ended in a barren draw.
Yobo who combined with Sebastian Bassong in his first game after joining for the Canaries on loan from Fenerbahce showed flashes of his old self as he deployed his wealth of experience to ensure his team picked up a point against all odds.
The captain of Nigeria's Super Eagles which won the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in South
Africa had at the early exchanges saved what would have been the visitors' lead with a well-timed clearance.
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Caption: Osaze Odemwingie.
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