MX23RW : Sunday, December 15 00:09:04| >> :120:10902:10902:

Peter Odemwingie 'delighted' after Nigeria snub

Odemwingie 'delighted' by Nigeria snub
© PA Photos
Peter Odemwingie is delighted to have been snubbed by Nigeria for the Africa Cup of Nations, according to West Bromwich Albion boss Steve Clarke.

West Bromwich Albion manager Steve Clarke has revealed that Peter Odemwingie is looking forward to helping out the side after being snubbed by Nigeria.

The striker was overlooked by his country for selection for the Africa Cup of Nations next month, despite making himself available to be picked.

However, Clarke says that while the 31-year-old is sad to be missing out on the tournament, he is happy to be staying with the Baggies.

"Peter made himself available for Nigeria and they chose not to pick him," said Clarke.

"He is obviously slightly disappointed that they have made that choice but he is delighted that he can stay and help us.

"I spoke to him and it is the choice of the Nigerian coach and he respects that choice. But he looks forward to helping us get a few more points instead of going away."

Odemwingie has scored four goals for Albion so far this season.

ID:60883: cacheID:60883:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:1913:
Written by
Matt Cotton
Restore Data
Share this article now:
Peter Odemwingie
Read Next:
Odemwingie left out by Nigeria
>
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
6pm
Chiefs
@
Browns
6pm
Ravens
@
Giants
6pm
Jets
@
Jags
6pm
Cowboys
@
Panthers
6pm
Washington
@
Saints
6pm
Dolphins
@
Texans
6pm
Bengals
@
Titans
9.25pm
Colts
@
Broncos
9.25pm
Patriots
@
Cardinals
9.25pm
Buccaneers
@
Chargers
9.25pm
Steelers
@
Eagles
9.25pm
Bills
@
Lions
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Sheffield UnitedSheff Utd21145230111945
2Leeds UnitedLeeds21126337152242
3Sunderland21117332171540
4Burnley2010822471738
5Blackburn RoversBlackburn2011452517837
6Middlesbrough21104735251034
7West Bromwich AlbionWest Brom2071122314932
8Watford199462725231
9Sheffield WednesdaySheff Weds218582630-429
10Swansea CitySwansea217682322127
11Bristol City216962626027
12Norwich CityNorwich206863530526
13Millwall206772018225
14Derby CountyDerby216692626024
15Coventry CityCoventry216692730-324
16Preston North EndPreston2141162127-623
17Stoke CityStoke215792328-522
18Queens Park RangersQPR2141072127-622
19Luton TownLuton2164112337-1422
20Oxford UnitedOxford Utd2046102133-1218
21Cardiff CityCardiff2046101932-1318
22Portsmouth193882134-1317
23Plymouth ArgylePlymouth2045111942-2317
24Hull City2137111930-1116


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!