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In a bid to avoid another humiliation at the hands of Ghana, Nigeria have speedily recalled West Brom forward Peter Odemwingie for next month�s friendly against the Black Stars. Ghana thrashed the Super Eagles 4-1 in their previous friendly in London and to avoid another thrashing, they are calling their best players for the game. Odemwingie, who was banished from the Nigeria national two months ago for falling out with coach Samson Siasia, will make a return to the national team in the friendly in London. A release from the Nigeria Football Federation on Monday stated that the player has finally resolved his falling out with coach Samson Siasia, which occurred after he walked out on the squad during a friendly game with Kenya in March. �It�s now history; Siasia and Osaze have settled their little tiff and we are happy about that. Nigeria can now call on her very best legs in subsequent games without any exception,� stated NFF Technical Committee Chris Green. Odemwingie missed Nigeria�s friendly match with Argentina in June as well as the African Nations Cup qualifying game against Ethiopia in Addis Ababa. �No problems again, we are now on the same page and things can move ahead in the bestinterest of Nigerian football,� Siasia said after a meeting brokered to bring an end to the impasse. �I like to say here that Osaze is one player I like very much due to his enthusiasm and total commitment to the cause on-field. �But, to reach higher heights as a great player and person, it is also important to observe rules and regulations and respect team-mates and other persons off-field. �Everything is now under control and Osaze is back in the squad,� said Siasia. Nigeria prepare for their Afcon qualifier against Madagascar in September with a showdown against Ghana in August.