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Bosnia-Herzegovina international Asmir Begovic has warned of the potential threat of Nigeria striker, and Stoke City club-mate, Osaze Odemwingie if he makes the Nigeria squad to this years World Cup.Begovic, a goalkeeper, faces a possible confrontation with the out-of-favour Super Eagles star when Bosnia tackle Nigeria in their second group game in Brazil. Osaze has not played for Nigeria since a public spat with head coach Stephen Keshi in 2012, and despite a reported recent apology, Begovic revealed the player remains unsure of making the squad to the global showpiece.No international defence can take the threat of Peter Odemwingie lightly... if hes on the plane to Brazil this summer. Begovic told the Stoke Sentinel. Even with the prospect of facing the likes of four-time World Player of the Year, Lionel Messi, as well as Gonzalo Higuain and Angel Di Maria, Begovic still believes Osaze would be just as dangerous.There are a lot of great forwards in our group, and Peters going to be up there. It all depends on who performs in the summer, the Bosnian said.Theres going to be difficult games and no match will be easy. The guys from Argentina will take some beating. Me and Peter have been teasing each other a little bit. Hes not quite sure hes going to be in the squad yet and we all have to keep working hard to make sure we get our places for Brazil.Begovic hailed the impact of the 32-year-old striker who has scored three goals in seven games since his arrival in the January transfer window. Hes been great. Id heard some good things about him from before, and hes enjoying playing in the team as much as were enjoying having him, the net-minder said.It seems like the system and the way we are trying to play suits him well. Hes been committed to the cause right from the start.Normally it takes a while for new players to settle in, but Peters been flying. Hes given us a bit more pace and skill as well, things we needed.Hes been a huge signing for us and thats great work by the coaches to get him here.
Posted on: Sat, 22 Mar 2014 23:43:30 +0000

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