In a Nigeria team likely to struggle with creativity in midfield, Peter Odemwingie’s direct running and incisive dribbling could prove vital.

Odemwingie eyes Argentina revenge
Recently featured on the cover of Lokomotiv Moscow’s magazine dressed as Superman, Nigeria’s Peter Odemwingie will be one of Nigeria’s most vital players in South Africa.
CAN leaves Nigeria nervous
A third-place finish at the Africa Cup of Nations in Angola has not eased the Super Eagles' worries ahead of the upcoming FIFA World Cup finals.

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Date of Birth: 15 July 1981
Height: 181 cm
Shirt number: 11
Position: Forward
Current club: Lokomotiv Moscow (RUS)
International Caps: 49
International Goals: 8
First international: Nigeria - Kenya (4 May 2002)

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