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Peter Odemwingie angry at omission from Nigeria squad for Africa Cup of Nations

Image: Peter Odemwingie: Not selected for Nigeria's Africa Cup of Nations campaign

Peter Odemwingie has hit out following his omission from Nigeria's squad for the Africa Cup of Nations.

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However the Super Eagles coach Keshie dismissed Odemwingie's response to his omission for the tournament, which will take place in South Africa. "I don't even have a Facebook or Twitter account so it doesn't bother me at all," said the former Nigeria international. "There's nothing personal about this stuff; Odemwingie is a very good player but right now I don't need him. "He's a professional and he should be able to accept that."