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How could the club have ever seen this situation coming to put something like that as a clause in his deal. :lol:

 

Doubt it'll stand up like, if they want him there they'll get him, or he'll be fined/suspended.

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Nigeria bows to Newcastle United over Ameobi

P.M. News-17 minutes ago

Super Eagles Chief Coach, Stephen Keshi appears to have given up on his battle to land Newcastle striker, Shola Ameobi for next month's African Cup of ..

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I don't understand.  Such clause have higher hierarchy than FIFA's rule? When a player also has no right to choose not to go?

 

This is what I was wondering.  I'm sure FIFA could overrule that clause in his contract if the Nigerian FA really wanted him.

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Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi has admitted he could have problems ensuring Newcastle release Shola Ameobi for the Africa Cup of Nations finals.

 

Magpies boss Alan Pardew insists his striker will not go to South Africa.

 

"Apparently, there is a clause in his contract that he would not dump the team for the Nations Cup," Keshi said.

 

Meanwhile the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) says it will report Millwall to Fifa if they do not release defender Danny Shittu for the event.

 

Both players were named in an initial squad of 32 for the finals, which take place between 19 January and 10 February.

 

However Keshi has not given up all hope of Ameobi being part of his squad.

 

"I spoke with Shola Ameobi and he said his coach did not speak with him even before going to the press," he said.

 

"But Shola has said he would speak with the coach after their game against Manchester United and get back to me.

 

"I must confess that with this latest revelation from Shola we are in a tight corner because the club is uncertain of the future of Demba Ba."

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I'd feel a bit sorry for Shola if he couldn't go.  This will probably be the onl chance he ever gets to experience a big international tournament and I think he deserves to give it a go.

 

Could be a good chance for us to give the youngsters some game time (or bench time) depending on what happens in the transfer window.

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http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/20844286

Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi has admitted he could have problems ensuring Newcastle release Shola Ameobi for the Africa Cup of Nations finals.

 

Magpies boss Alan Pardew insists his striker will not go to South Africa.

 

"Apparently, there is a clause in his contract that he would not dump the team for the Nations Cup," Keshi said.

 

Meanwhile the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) says it will report Millwall to Fifa if they do not release defender Danny Shittu for the event.

 

Both players were named in an initial squad of 32 for the finals, which take place between 19 January and 10 February.

 

However Keshi has not given up all hope of Ameobi being part of his squad.

 

"I spoke with Shola Ameobi and he said his coach did not speak with him even before going to the press," he said.

 

"But Shola has said he would speak with the coach after their game against Manchester United and get back to me.

 

"I must confess that with this latest revelation from Shola we are in a tight corner because the club is uncertain of the future of Demba Ba."

 

If true, ouch.

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