Super Eagles forward Osaze Odemwingie will today lead his West Brom side against Newcastle who also have a Nigerian, Shola Amoebi in their ranks. In the premiership this season, the top African striker is Newcastle Demba Ba with 16 goals followed by Yakubu Aiyegbeni with 14 goals. Emmanuel Adebayor has 11, followed by Osaze with 9 goals.
Osaze will be desperate to add to his goals tally today against Newcastle. Osaze started the season slowly due to injuries and loss of form but resurgence in form saw him hit five goals in back to back games in February where he won the player of the month award for the month.
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