"I have a lot of respect for my country
(Nigeria). I will always honour the
invitation if called upon. I never said I will
not play for Nigeria, I was misunderstood.
People should always wait to hear from
me personally" Osaze Odemwingie said
today during a telephone conversation
with sports radio, Brilla FM
Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi, revealed
to Supersports last week that Osaze told him
he no longer wants to play for the National
team because of the way he was treated in
the past. He explained that prior to Nigeria's
participation at the 2010 Fifa World Cup, he
played in all the qualifying games but was
dropped at the finals.

I thought as much because it would be absurd to reject playing for his country no matter what they might have done to him in the past.

Keshi should include osaze's name to his list shap-shap! Apart from kanu, he's the only patriotic player we have. I was sad when i heard he declined he would not play for nigeria again....happy he's ready to do our colour again.