Former Super Eagles
forward Osaze Odemwingie says he truly enjoyed the just ended World cup in
Russia despite Nigeria's unimpressive outing. The former Stoke striker, whose
37th birthday coincided with the World cup final between Croatia and eventual
winners France on July 15, had earlier described both teams as worthy
finalists.
Odemwingie who was among
ex-internationals that had one opportunity or the other to run analysis on the
world cup matches believes that the month long event that put Russia in the
front burner lived up to expectations.
The Madura United of
Indonesia forward ensured that there was no dull moment for his teeming fans as
he updated them regularly on his activities on social media all through the
world cup including his live analysis with local and international media.
The former Lokomotiv
Moscow ace captured it all including meeting with former Chelsea great and
Ivorian international Didier Drogba.
Odemwingie who last played for the Super
Eagles in 2014, made 63 appearances for the national team with 10 goals to his
credit.
He joined Indonesian side Madura United on 3rd
April 2017 and has since made over 22 appearances for the Liga 1 side scoring
15 goals.
Other former Nigeria
internationals that got world cup analysis roles and made good show of it
include former Super Eagles captain Austin Jay Jay Okocha who was recently
offered a coaching job by his former club Bolton Wanderers; and former Super
Eagles coach Samson Siasia
Nigeria's outing in
Russia 2018 many say failed very much below par.
The Coach Gernot Rohr
tutored side had hit Russia capturing the headlines across the globe after
showcasing what was dubbed the most impressive jersey of the tournament.
Performance on the pitch
however failed to measure up to the popularity level set by the jersey
bug. The team won only a match against
Iceland losing both to Croatia and Argentina thus failing to make it to the
round of 16 achieved in the 2014 edition in Brazil.
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