Nigerians call for Odemwinge's magic against Ghana

Published on: 24 July 2011

Former Nigeria U-17 coach Godwin Izilein believes Peter Odemwinge's inclusion in the Super Eagles can make the difference against Ghana in next month's friendly.

The West Bromwich Albion hitman has been recalled to the Nigeria squad to face the Black Stars at Vicarage Road on 9 August after falling out with coach Samson Siasia.

According to Izilein, the 30-year-old holds the magic wand to Nigeria's victory.

"Remember Ghana have humiliated us in London a couple of years ago and I think that is right in the mind of coach Siasia. I know he is doing everything within his scope to ensure we do not get humiliated again," he said

"And I'm expecting a good game, I respect Odemwingie because of his speed in the game and his contribution to the national team."

Ghana hammered Nigeria 4-1 at the Loftus Road Park in 2007.

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