Stoke City striker Peter Odemwingie is delighted to be back with the Nigeria squad.
Odemwingie says he has patched up his differences with national coach Stephen Keshi and is now expected to named in Nigeria's final 23-man squad announced on Monday.
"Many people wanted to see me back in the national team, some wrote to me to say that they missed me in the green colours, because I've done pretty well for Nigeria. I've had a lot of man-of-the-match performances, and I've won player of the year," Odemwingie told the Guardian.
"In the past few years my only regret is that, as I've become a better player, I probably would have got more goals for myself and the country but I missed out a bit.
"I've missed a year and a half, missed out on the [Africa Nations] Cup they won unfortunately.
"I wish I was part of that squad because I've played in four Africa Nations and got three bronze medals, never a gold. But I can't look back. This is another opportunity for me."
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