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| Peter Odemwingie retires from Super Eagles of Nigeria. |
- Odemwingie retires from National team
- Says he has no regrest and had a fulfiling time with Nigeria team.
- It's time to give the younger ones a chance.
Peter Odemwingie the Super Eagles of Nigeria striker has announced his retirement from the Nigerian team.Odemwingie made the announcement after the Super Eagles France match in which Nigeria lost by 2 goals .Odemwingie had been out of the national team for 2 years after a fall out with Coach Stephen Keshi.He was called back into the team due to millions of Nigerian clamouring for his return into the team as well as officials of the Nigeria Football Federation.
Speaking about why he decided to retire,Odemwingie said: “I am confident I should go now, and I can
say I have no bad feelings.
“I am happy we played well but lost. I am not too sure now weather to wish we played badly and win or the other way round.
“Whatever the case, I am happy I am leaving the team in the hands of capable upcoming juniors. They should be held together for a long time.
“For me I am not getting younger, I need to get home and evaluate what plans I have for the future.”
In response to the fact that he was still young, Odemwingie replied, “That is why I was not conclusive. But to tell you, I will like to face club action.
“I still have three years left in my contract. I will like to stick with the club. I am not discussing any moves. I am happy at my club.
“For me, I have had a fulfilled time with the national team. I have enjoyed every moment of it. I need to quit now.
“The upcoming players in the team are good. They need all the chance. I just have to go.”It seem's a new generation will indeed be coming through to the national team.As well as Odemwingie,Joseph Yobo and Coach Keshi too have stepped down from the Nigeria team.