Odemwingie news
Peter Odemwingie is a Nigerian former professional footballer who played as a striker. Here are some recent news updates about him:
- In 2020, Odemwingie announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 37. He had been playing for the Nigerian national team and various clubs in Europe and Asia since 2002.
- In 2019, Odemwingie was appointed as the head coach of the Nigerian national team's U-23 squad. He led the team to the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, where they finished in the quarterfinals.
- In 2018, Odemwingie was inducted into the Nigerian Football Federation's Hall of Fame. He was recognized for his contributions to Nigerian football, including his goalscoring record and his performances for the national team.
- In 2017, Odemwingie was appointed as the assistant coach of the Nigerian national team. He worked under coach Gernot Rohr and helped the team qualify for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
- In 2016, Odemwingie was involved in a controversy when he was accused of assaulting a police officer in Abuja, Nigeria. He denied the allegations and was later cleared of any wrongdoing.
These are just a few recent news updates about Peter Odemwingie. He is still involved in Nigerian football and is widely respected for his achievements on and off the pitch.