Odemwingie blames TB Joshua for Eagles ouster

Super Eagles and West Bromwich Albion midfielder Osaze

said the predictions of a leading faith healer had unnerved Nigeria ahead of a dramatic 2-2 draw with Guinea, who leveled at the death to top the table and rob Nigeria of a slot as one of the best runners-up. Controversial Pastor TB Joshua foresaw last weekend during a church service that the Super Eagles would not make the Cup of Nations for the first time since 1998, when they were suspended for failing to defend the title two years earlier because of political differences with South Africa. "The prediction of Prophet TB Joshua really affected us," admitted Odemwingie, who has lost his goal touch in the English Premier League and struggled against Guinea until being booed off the field when substituted. Speaking in the same vein, Turkey's Samsunspor striker Ehkigo Ehiosun said the players were not for missing out in the qualification for next year's African Cup of Nations