South Africa, Richard’s Bay - The Nigerian Super Eagles rested for the greater part of Monday as they prepare for the make or mar encounter with Greece on Thursday. According to camp information, on sunday the team had two training sessions, the day after their disappointing 1-0 loss to Argentina."The coach ordered players to observe today (Monday) as a rest day to resume training tomorrow (Tuesday)," said one of the senior members of the team. He denied allegations of division in camp over appearance fees for the players and alleged sharp disagreement between Osaze Odemwingie and Obafemi Martins over the former's failure to lay a pass to the latter who was in a better position to shoot at goal in the game against Argentina. The situation was similar to the allegations against Samson Siasia who failed to leave the ball for a better positioned Rashidi Yekini in a 2 May, 1993, World Cup qualifier against Cote d'Ivoire in Abidjan. Like Saturday’s game, Nigeria lost the 1993 game which was a qualifier for USA ’94 World Cup."No, there was nothing of such. We are bonding well in camp," said one of the oldest Super Eagles' players.Meanwhile, FIFA.com reported that Odemwingie voiced his disappointment at being left out in the starting line up against Argentina.But he is determined to remain professional and wait for his opportunity. He was a surprise omission from the team that started at Ellis Park, with Chinedu Obasi chosen instead on the left of a three man attack. Odemwingie, who added bite to the Super Eagles’ attack after taking over from Chinedu Obasi, admitted it was frustrating to miss out on a start against Diego Maradona's men."Yes of course, it was a big game, one of the biggest games in someone's career," he said, adding "I was very disappointed but we are a team, some of us are not going to start. There are 23 (players) here, you just have to accept it, not show your emotions but be professional about it. That's just the way it is."
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