Team doctors have confirmed that in-form Nigerian striker, Emmanuel Emenike, will miss the finals of the Africa Cup of Nations, because of a muscle tear in his right leg.

Officials had expressed optimism that the Lokomotiv Moscow striker, will be fit for the final and the news will come as a blow to the Super Eagles, who will miss his power and pace.

However, Victor Moses, might be available for the clash against Burkina Faso, as he resumed light training yesterday, under the watchful eyes of a physiotherapist.

Both players had picked up knocks in the 4-1 win over Mali in the semi-final.

Moses and Emenike are Nigeria‘s highest scorers with six goals between them – the Chelsea forward has two, while Emenike has found the net four times.

 

Peter Osaze Odemwingie has been fined two weeks wages – £75,000 (more than N16.5million) – by West Brom, for attempting to force a move to Queens Park Rangers, but the Nigerian forward is now available for first team selection.

The 31-year-old drove all the way to Loftus Road onn transfer deadline day without Albion’s permission, but the deal never happened.

“West Brom have taken disciplinary action against striker Peter Odemwingie in respect of his conduct over the past fortnight,” the club confirmed.

“Odemwingie has accepted his punishment. He will now resume full training with his team-mates and is available for first-team selection.”

In reaction to the fine he received, Odemwingie said: “I understand how my actions have been viewed and I want to apologise to the club and our supporters for any distress I have caused.

“I want to reassure everyone at the club and our fans that I will continue to give my all whenever I am selected. We have enjoyed a good season so far and I aim to play my part in keeping the club as high up the table as possible.”

Albion chairman Jeremy Peace added: “This has been an extremely difficult time for the club and it was imperative that we dealt with such a serious matter both fully and correctly.

“We made our position very clear throughout – both privately to Peter and publicly. Peter has apologised for his conduct to me personally and the club and our supporters as a whole.

“He has accepted his punishment and promised to comply with all club regulations moving forward. It was important that we resolved this episode as expediently as possible to enable everyone to focus on the most important issue at this club – competing in the Premier League.”

 

The Confederation of African Football (CAF), has suspended Slim Jedidi, who handled the controversial semi-final match between Ghana and Burkina Faso on Wednesday.

However the body will have to look at the Tunisian’s match report on Friday, when CAF‘s executive committee meets, to determine if Jonathan Pitroipa’s red card can be rescinded.

“There is a meeting tomorrow (Friday) but you have to understand that the referee’s report is final and so if he doesn’t make mention of having made a mistake, it stays that way,” CAF Secretary General Hicham El Amrani, said at a press conference on Thursday afternoon.

“The other referee Bennett (Daniel) mentioned in his report that he made a mistake in issuing out a yellow card to the wrong player, which is why the yellow card was rescinded in that instance.”

Burkina Faso have already filed a complaint with CAF over the midfielder’s sending.

The Ogun State Police Command on Sunday said it had arrested three suspected ritualists and uncovered another underground den where ritualists hide to carry out their distasteful acts in Idode-Imomo, Ijebu North-East Local Government Area of Ogun State.

The state Police Spokesperson, Muyiwa Adejobi, who stated this said investigation into the matter has begun.

According to him, the suspects, Kehinde Rufai,Debo Awonaya and one David, are presently cooling their feet in police custody.

The place was reportedly located between Ijebu-Ode and Atan, closed to the border area of Oyo, Ogun and Ondo states.

DailyPost gathered that the underground den located in the forest was discovered by some youths after a 70-year-old man identified as Kehinde Rabiu was declared missing.

According to a source, residents of the area were shocked when they saw the underground den which has stairs underneath.

The suspected ritualists were reported to have built a house beside the underground in the forest and planted indian hemp around the place.

Speaking on the incident, Chairman of Community Development Association in the area, Kola Ologbode, described the three suspects as criminals.

He said the trio had been known for criminal activities, adding that, he had overheard them saying they were looking for aged man for a business.

Also speaking, the village head, Durojaye Olugbode, begged the state government for assistance in order to get rid of kidnappers in the area.