There are strong indications that the return of Osaze Odemwingie to the Super Eagles may not happen so soon.
Chief
Coach of the Nigerian team, Stephen Keshi, said that the West Brom
striker must change his attitude before he could earn a call up to the
senior national team.
Keshi said that because he was not invited
for the last Africa Cup of Nations in South Africa, the former Lille of
France star has refused to congratulate him, the coaches, the players
and the nation for winning the African tournament in February.
“There
is no doubt that Osaze is a good player, but he hasn’t shown the right
attitude that he is ready to play for the country again. Nigerians won’t
believe that Osaze has not sent a word or text messages of
congratulations to us after the Nations Cup. This shows the kind of a
person he is,” Keshi said.
The former coach of Mali noted that the
gates of the Eagles are still open for the likes of Victor Anichebe,
Shola Ameobi, including Osaze and other Nigerian players wherever they
are, stressing that these players only need to show enough patriotism
and must be disciplined on and off the field of play.
“The door
of the team is open to all Nigerian players who are doing well at their
respective clubs both at home and abroad. But we will not sacrifice
discipline or good attitude for any erring player,” he said.
