West Brom striker Osaze Peter Odemwingie has given a hint on why he failed to lift the Eagles during their Nations Cup qualifier against Guinea.

Osaze squandered a couple of begging chances in the first half of the October 8 match. He came under intense criticism, for his dismal outing. And as if that was not enough, the former Bendel Insurance of Benin striker poured abuse on fans and sports journalists on twitter, he later apologised.

But after scoring in West Brom win over Wolves last weekend, Osaze said in interview that it was his misunderstanding with coach Samson Siasia that made him lose his composure.

“I had a little dispute with the coach and he has a lot of support in Nigeria so there was a little negative reaction to it,” said the player

He added that he was stunned by the load of criticism heap on him after the game.

“It’s been tough. My country is so big and we didn’t qualify for the African Nations Cup and football means so much to Nigerians.

‘There were critics looking for reasons and I felt a little bit over-blamed for the team’s failure to qualify. It was a collective effort.

‘I think the personal criticism was more about my relationship with the manager. I think that’s what caused this situation.

‘I was always appreciated and supported in the national team because I play and give 100% for the team.