Football
Former Nigeria
international striker Peter Osaze Odemwingie is reported to be on verge of
becoming the next high-profile African star after Michael Essien to move to the
Indonesian Liga 1.
According to media reports,
the former Stoke City striker has signed a pre-contract agreement with Madura
United and will be unveiled later this week as their marquee signing.
Madura Manager, Haruna
Soemitro, has confirmed Odemwingie's arrival and is hopeful his presence will
serve as a boost to his squad.
"Our search for a
marquee player has been positive, we will bring Peter Odemwingie," said
Haruna, Sunday.
"He's a player who
had a career with the national team of Nigeria and played in three editions of
the World Cup, and the level of these players actually meet the criteria
marquee player," he continued.
Odemwingie, 35, last
played for Rotherhan United in the English Championship.
He has enjoyed a stellar
career in Europe, starring for French Ligue 1 side Lille, Lokomotiv Moscow and
West Bromwich Albion.
Odemwingie has also made
63 appearances for Nigeria's Super Eagles, scoring 10 goals between 2002 and
2014.
Credit:Ghanasoccernet.com
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